Senior DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & Cloud Automation

GRVTY; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will apply Kubernetes, AWS, and automation to build scalable cloud and edge infrastructure from on-prem to cloud.

Responsibilities include leading deployment automation, maintaining Linux systems, and mentoring junior engineers. On-site work in Columbia, MD is required with potential for leadership impact in a senior role.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph U.S. Government Clearance is required
• 5+ years DevOps or Software Development experience or 3 years with a Masters in related field; or HS diploma + 9 years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)
• Proficient in Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with deployment, scaling, and management of apps, containers, OS
• Able to develop in Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiar with Git, Flux, and related dev tools
• Comfortable in a terminal-based environment; Linux sysadmin skills
• AGILE methodologies and prior tech-lead/mentor experience
• Willing to work onsite at Columbia, MD 5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS, especially EKS
• Develop and deploy non-cloud (edge) on-premise infrastructure
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scale
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure
• Collaborate with developers to integrate apps into infra
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems; resolve issues
• Improve processes and tools for high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and trends
• Balance hands-on work with team guidance and leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

CI/CD

Automation

Cloud Architecture

Container Orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma + 9 yrs experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Job description

GRVTY is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will apply Kubernetes, AWS, and automation to build scalable cloud and edge infrastructure from on-prem to cloud.

Responsibilities include leading deployment automation, maintaining Linux systems, and mentoring junior engineers. On-site work in Columbia, MD is required with potential for leadership impact in a senior role.