Senior DevOps Engineer – Software Factory

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 167,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Life insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee assistance

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ LLC in Maryland seeks a seasoned systems engineer to join the Software Factory team at Annapolis Junction. This on-site role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph; no sponsorship is offered. You will ensure secure, scalable infrastructure for microservices.

You’ll patch, harden and maintain RHEL, configure Kubernetes and NiFi, manage GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD, and oversee AWS services with Python/Ansible/Terraform automation. Excellent scripting and containerization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience with a related degree, or 10+ years with a related master’s.
• Infrastructure as code and scripting with Python, Ansible, Terraform.
• RHEL administration and hardening.
• Kubernetes and containerization.
• GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD experience.
• AWS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure as code and automation using Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Patch, harden and maintain RHEL systems for compliance.
• Install, configure and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi and cloud-native logging/metrics tools.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab runners and Argo CD.
• Manage AWS cloud services.
• Support an on-call rotation.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Terraform

RHEL administration

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Argo CD

AWS

Docker Compose

NI Fi

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Argo CD

AWS

Docker Compose

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site (SCIF)

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Keep a modernized mission platform reliable and highly available by automating the infrastructure that runs its microservices.

The mission

Support the Software Factory team behind a modernized operational system built on microservices, Kubernetes and AWS.

What you’ll do

• Develop infrastructure as code and automation with Python, Ansible and Terraform
• Patch, harden and maintain compliance of RHEL systems
• Install, configure and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi and cloud-native logging and metrics tools
• Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab runners and Argo CD
• Manage AWS cloud services
• Support an on-call rotation

What you’ll bring

• 12 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (10 years with a related master’s)
• Infrastructure as code and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• RHEL administration and hardening
• Kubernetes and containerization
• GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD
• AWS

Preferred qualifications

• AWS infrastructure with Terraform: EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, auto scaling
• AWS networking: VPCs, NAT, gateways
• EKS, ECS or Fargate

Compensation and flexibility

$121.47–$134.12 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.