Senior Linux & Kubernetes DevOps Engineer (On-site)

Piper Companies

Maryland

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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On-site role in Annapolis Junction, MD

Job summary

Piper Companies in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with strong Linux and Kubernetes expertise to support a government technology and cybersecurity mission.

This on-site role focuses on maintaining Kubernetes-based infrastructure, secure enterprise operations, and collaboration with engineering teams on mission-critical services. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Linux administration, hands-on Kubernetes/container experience, and a Security+

Qualifications

10+ years of Linux System Administration or Systems Engineering experience.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container technologies, and Bash scripting.
Active Security+ certification and experience supporting secure enterprise environments.
Experience with Python, Ansible, VMware, Salt, or DevOps methodologies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL/CentOS) systems within a Kubernetes-based environment.
Support containerized infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational tooling.
Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, networking, storage, and security configurations.
Collaborate with engineering teams to support DevOps initiatives and mission-critical services.