DevOps Engineer 0

Markon•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a DevOps Engineer Level 0 to support a Fort Meade customer. The role focuses on deploying, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical SIGINT collection and geolocation systems. It requires experience with Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps practices to support system performance, reliability, and operational readiness. The position provides Tier 3 technical support and includes 24/7 on-call support for critical operational issues. Travel may be required for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The salary range is USD $145,000 to $155,000 per year; the stated range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Markon is a consulting firm serving intelligence community, federal civilian, and defense agency missions. The company describes an environment that supports employee growth, innovation, and professional development. The posting states that the position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through the customer.
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Four additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
Experience within the last 3 years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.
Active IAT Level II certification compliant with DoD 8570/CWIP requirements, such as Security+.
CCNA certification.
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for critical system discrepancies.
Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems across VLP, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, and wireless environments.
Support software and system deployments, including prototypes, development builds, operational test systems, and laboratory environments.
Provide Tier 3 technical support, troubleshoot system failures, and restore operational capabilities.
Integrate, test, and optimize SIGINT systems with enterprise infrastructure, services, and databases.
Support Linux administration, containerized environments, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps activities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base articles.
Assist government engineers with system product-line standards and associated databases.
Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical operational issues.
Travel as needed for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.