Senior DevOps Engineer – Linux, Kubernetes, SRE (TS/SCI)

Artera Technologies; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Artera Technologies, LLC is seeking DevOps Engineers at mid to principal levels in Maryland (Annapolis Junction/Fort Meade area) to join our cloud and DevOps teams. The role focuses on Linux engineering, containerization, automation, and SI/STE compliance to support large datasets for our intelligence community clients.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Bash/Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD workflows, plus TS/SCI with poly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–6 years of DevOps experience on similar programs.
• Strong Linux experience with Bash or Python scripting.
• Hands-on with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with IaC and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD using GitLab CI and Atlassian tools is a plus.
• TS/SCI with poly clearance is preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration including installation, configuration, and sustainment of Linux-based tools.
• Maintain and improve security posture and ensure STE/STN compliance as they evolve.
• Support analysts and coordinate with IC partners and contractors as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents affecting DevOps tooling and environments.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Docker

containerd

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab CI

SRE principles

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab CI

Git

Puppet

Job description

Artera Technologies, LLC is seeking DevOps Engineers at mid to principal levels in Maryland (Annapolis Junction/Fort Meade area) to join our cloud and DevOps teams. The role focuses on Linux engineering, containerization, automation, and SI/STE compliance to support large datasets for our intelligence community clients.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Bash/Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD workflows, plus TS/SCI with poly.