Development Operations Engineer 0 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Python)

Akina • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications. Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
• Two (2) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science. May substitute four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. May substitute two years' experience with MS in Engineering or Computer Science. May substitute two (2) years of experience with Masters of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years in Kubernetes.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years in cluster orchestration.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years in containerization.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant cert (i.e., Security+).

Nice To Haves

• Kubernetes, Linux, Python
• Kubernetes, Linux, Docker

Responsibilities

• Two (2) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, Development Security Operations.
• Experience performing network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of LAN/CAN/WAN networks; administration of Arista and Cisco devices; configuring and optimizing networks to connect front-end and back-end components.
• Strong Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting; proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab and using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, managing and configuring Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Experience with management and monitoring of hybrid cloud/virtualized environments.
• Be available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
• Willing to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• 24 days PTO accrued annually
• 11 federal holidays
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary
• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents
• Educational assistance towards college classes
• Costs associated with job related training and certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level