Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - Ansible, AWS, Bash

Erias Ventures•Columbia, MD

15h•$150,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to help implement infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the monitoring, reliability, and scalability of services. The role supports cloud infrastructure development and deployment in AWS, especially EKS, and involves maintaining Kubernetes containers, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure, monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes and tools. The position is performed in a hybrid environment, averaging one to two days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office. Onsite frequency and locations may vary according to customer or company support requirements and contract needs, and schedule flexibility is essential. Some on-call work may be required. Applicants must hold and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance and be U.S. citizens. Candidates must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140/8570 compliance certifications, such as Security+, within 30 days of hire. The experience requirement may be met through five or more years in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a bachelor's degree in a related field; three years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience. The expected salary range is $150,000–$250,000, depending on education and years of experience. Erias Ventures describes its culture as entrepreneurial, technically strong, growth-oriented, and supportive of creative problem-solving, open communication, and employee decision-making. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Five or more years of DevOps Engineering or Software Development experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field; or three years of relevant experience and a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of one or more of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of AWS services, including EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda, and their use in infrastructure deployment and management.
Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Experience with application, container, and operating system deployment, scaling, and management.
Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
Comfort working in a terminal-based environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must currently hold and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140/8570 compliance certifications, such as Security+, within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging one to two days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office; flexibility is needed because onsite frequency and locations may vary based on support requirements and contract needs.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
Experience or familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto.
Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites.
Experience or familiarity with K9s and AWS CLI.

Responsibilities

Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
Automate deployment processes and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable, rapidly scaling services.
Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure.
Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability.
Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
Stay current with technologies and industry trends and explore ways to improve infrastructure.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting and deposit.
Spot bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth.
Professional development bonuses for certificates and degrees.
Company-subsidized medical coverage.
Company-paid vision and dental coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance.
Monthly wellness reimbursement.
Paid time off with flexible work schedules and a birthday off.
Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement.
Technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies.
Morale-building and company events.
Onboarding and annual swag.
Company-paid professional development and training.
Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.