DevOps Engineer - 3 (Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS)

Akina • Annapolis Junction, MD

30d • $185,000 - $252,000

About The Position

Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Required: DevOps Engineer position, we are looking for a senior level candidate who is an expert with Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. The Level 3 DevOps Engineer shall possess the following capabilities: Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications. Drive consistency for deployment and build processes. Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more. You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python). Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline. You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams. Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.

Requirements

• AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS).
• Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries).
• IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation).
• CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions).
• You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment.
• Twenty (20) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• TS/SCI - Polygraph

Nice To Haves

• You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline.
• You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more.
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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