Senior DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - 26246

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 137,510 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid time off + holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join a fast-paced development team. You will implement infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure reliability and scalability of services in AWS (EKS) and on-premise environments.

The role supports a customer-on-site rotating schedule in Hanover, MD, with some work from the Columbia, MD office. Strong Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Linux skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required; US citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or higher; multiple paths accepted as outlined.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and their use in deployment/management.
• Proficiency with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with application/container/OS deployment, scaling and management.
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and related devops tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of AWS cloud infrastructure (EKS).
• Support on-premise and portable Edge infrastructure deployments.
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate applications into infrastructure.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve production systems.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security clearance

Problem solving

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

AWS (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Git

Flux

Job description

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges. Our hybrid work approach allows you to collaborate in-person while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $180,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. Additional compensation may be discussed during the interview process.

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast‑paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Bash scripting, Python programming, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will implement infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. The role currently supports a customer‑on‑site rotating schedule during normal business hours in Hanover, MD, with some work out of our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is key for success.

If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Job 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 their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance – A current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required. SCI eligibility is highly desired.
• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 7 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+).
• Must be able to support customer‑on‑site rotating schedule during regular business hours in Hanover or Columbia, MD. Will have some ability to work from home time to time. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, CD, and Terraform is a plus.
• Work could possibly require some on‑call work.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.eitccorp.com [eitccorp.com].