Senior DevOps Engineer: Kubernetes, AWS, Python

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Columbia, MD

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC. is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team in Columbia, MD. The role focuses on Kubernetes, AWS, and automation to ensure scalable, reliable infrastructures across cloud and edge environments.

You will design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, mentor engineers, and drive best practices in CI/CD, configuration management, and monitoring. The successful candidate will have extensive DevOps and software development experience, DoD

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• 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.
• Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+)
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed
• Maintain a standard 40-hour, 5-day on-site work week in Columbia, MD, assisting with general facility open/close procedures as needed
• Flex standard daily/weekly hours to execute critical installs, upgrades, and maintenance during scheduled off-hours/weekend maintenance windows to minimize user disruption
• Expect approximately 1–2 off-hour weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift per month, offset by adjusted daytime hours. Flexibility is required as this could increase/fluctuate based on customer/mission needs

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
• Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS (EKS/EC2/S3)

Terraform

Ansible

Python/Bash/Go

Linux administration

Security+ / DoD 8140/8570

AGILE / SCRUM

Git / Flux / CI-CD tools

Mentoring / tech lead

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with significant experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Job description

Erias Ventures, LLC. is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team in Columbia, MD. The role focuses on Kubernetes, AWS, and automation to ensure scalable, reliable infrastructures across cloud and edge environments.

You will design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, mentor engineers, and drive best practices in CI/CD, configuration management, and monitoring. The successful candidate will have extensive DevOps and software development experience, DoD