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

Akina•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Akina is hiring a Development Operations Engineer 0 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role involves software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps, and network services. The engineer will work with LAN/CAN/WAN networks and Arista and Cisco devices; integrate front-end and back-end network components; administer and troubleshoot RHEL/CentOS Linux systems; build CI/CD pipelines; use infrastructure-as-code tools; and deploy and manage Docker and Kubernetes environments, including clusters designed for high availability, scalability, and security. The position also includes managing and monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and an active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+. The employee must be available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies and willing to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Akina describes itself as a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business. It offers 24 days of PTO accrued annually, 11 federal holidays, a 401(k) that is 100% vested on the start date with a company direct contribution worth 10% of salary, healthcare coverage for employees and partial coverage for dependents, educational assistance, and payment for job-related training and certifications.

Requirements

Two years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
Recent experience within the last three years in Kubernetes.
Recent experience within the last three years in cluster orchestration.
Recent experience within the last three years in containerization.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science; four years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Alternatively, two years of experience may be substituted with a Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+.
Availability for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
Willingness to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting skills.
Python and Bash scripting proficiency.
Experience with Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Ansible or Terraform infrastructure-as-code tools.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, network services, and hybrid cloud or virtualized environments.

Responsibilities

Perform network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of LAN/CAN/WAN networks.
Administer Arista and Cisco devices.
Configure and optimize networks connecting front-end and back-end components.
Administer and troubleshoot RHEL/CentOS Linux systems.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab.
Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
Deploy and work with Docker and Kubernetes.
Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.
Manage and monitor hybrid cloud and virtualized environments.
Provide 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
Travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.