Senior DevOps Engineer – AWS, Kubernetes & Ansible

Erias Ventures, LLC.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market pay

401k with immediate vesting

Spot bonuses

Professional development

Medical coverage

Vision & Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Birthday off

Internet reimbursement

Equipment allowance

Company events

Job summary

Erias Ventures seeks a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team on a Fort Meade, MD site. You will architect and automate deployment pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS), and drive reliability across cloud and edge infrastructure.

The role requires 9+ years in DevOps or related fields, DoD clearance, and strong Linux, Python, Bash, and Go skills. On-site work 4–5 days/week with occasional telework available.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g. Security+) required
• 9+ years in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with related degree; or 7+ years with Masters; or 13+ years with HS diploma
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
• Experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and deployment/management of infrastructure
• Proficiency in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Programming proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other deployment tools
• Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience as tech lead, mentor, or engineering manager
• Willingness to work on customer site in Fort Meade, MD 4–5 days/week

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues
• Continuously improve processes and tools for high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends
• Mentor and lead engineering teams as a senior contributor

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Flux

Linux

AGILE

Tech leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 13 years experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

EKS

EC2

EBS

S3

Lambda

Terraform

Job description

Erias Ventures seeks a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team on a Fort Meade, MD site. You will architect and automate deployment pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS), and drive reliability across cloud and edge infrastructure.

The role requires 9+ years in DevOps or related fields, DoD clearance, and strong Linux, Python, Bash, and Go skills. On-site work 4–5 days/week with occasional telework available.