DevOps Development Lead – AWS & Kubernetes
About The Position
The DevOps Development Lead will lead the team responsible for architecting and operating the AWS and Kubernetes platform for a modernized mission system, and will set the infrastructure’s technical direction. The mission is to provide a reliable, highly available, and cost-effective platform for a microservices-based operational system. This is an on-site position in an SCIF in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades. The role includes supporting an on-call rotation. The approximate pay range is $121.47–$134.12 per hour. The employer describes three compensation models—Max Rate, With Bonus, and With Bonus and PTO—and notes that pay and eligibility for PTO and bonuses vary by model, qualifications, experience, and role. The listed range excludes the employer’s 401(k) contribution.
Requirements
- 12 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or 10 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree.
- Extensive AWS infrastructure architecture experience.
- Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
- Experience with Kubernetes, EKS/ECS, and Docker.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD.
- Experience leading engineers and managing sprint work.
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Live within commuting distance of the listed work location and be able to work on-site.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, and auto scaling.
- AWS networking experience with VPCs, NAT, and gateways.
- Experience with Fargate.
Responsibilities
- Architect infrastructure on AWS.
- Develop infrastructure as code using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Install, configure, and tune Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, and Docker.
- Identify and deliver AWS cost savings.
- Break sprint priorities into tickets and manage team tasking.
- Drive the technical direction of the infrastructure.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Argo CD.
- Support an on-call rotation.
- Lead the DevOps team responsible for the AWS and Kubernetes platform.
Benefits
- 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.
- Compensation models may include five weeks of PTO or a bonus, depending on the selected model and role eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
