Senior DevOps Engineer — AWS, Kubernetes, Python

Captivation Software; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% 401k contribution

Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

$3,400 HSA Contribution

Above Market Hourly Rates

Job summary

A software development company in Hanover, MD is looking for a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in DevOps practices, particularly strong knowledge of AWS services, Linux system administration, and programming skills in Python and Bash. A current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required. This role involves supporting infrastructure deployment, ensuring service reliability, and collaborating with development teams to enhance systems. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including generous 401k contributions and insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in configuration management tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Knowledge of AWS services like EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda.
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and monitor production systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications.
• Continuously improve processes and tools for high availability.

Skills

Kubernetes

Container Orchestration

CI/CD

Automation

AWS

Linux System Administration

Scripting in Bash

Programming in Python

Big Data Solutions

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors in related field

Masters in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Git

Job description

A software development company in Hanover, MD is looking for a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in DevOps practices, particularly strong knowledge of AWS services, Linux system administration, and programming skills in Python and Bash. A current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required. This role involves supporting infrastructure deployment, ensuring service reliability, and collaborating with development teams to enhance systems. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including generous 401k contributions and insurance coverage.