DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - 30701
About The Position
Enlighten is seeking a motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join its development team. The role focuses on implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring services are monitored, reliable, and scalable. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration, configuration management, CI/CD, automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Bash scripting, Python programming, and big data solutions. The position supports cloud infrastructure in AWS, particularly EKS, and works closely with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure. The work is hybrid, averaging 2–3 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer or company support requirements and contract needs, and flexibility is required to adapt to schedule changes.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI-level U.S. Government Security Clearance; clearance is not required on the first day. U.S. citizenship is required.
- 2+ years of DevOps Engineering or Software Development experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 0 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Kubernetes or another container orchestration platform.
- Experience with AWS services, such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda, and their application to infrastructure deployment and management.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience deploying, scaling, and managing applications, containers, and operating systems.
- Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Comfort operating in a terminal-based environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- 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 2–3 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office, and adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Currently holds an active Top Secret security clearance and is willing and able to obtain an SCI read-in.
- Proficiency with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto.
- Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
- Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
- Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure service reliability and rapid scaling.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure.
- Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them rapidly 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
- 100% paid employee premiums for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Education and training allowances.
- Additional benefits and perks are available on the company website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
