Lead DevOps Engineer – AWS & Kubernetes
About The Position
The Lead DevOps Engineer will run the highly available platform that orchestrates a modernized operational system’s microservices on AWS and Kubernetes. The role supports a reliable, highly available platform built on cloud-native technologies and requires in-person work 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 engineer develops infrastructure as code, maintains RHEL compliance, installs and tunes Kubernetes and related tools, manages CI/CD and AWS infrastructure, and participates in an on-call rotation. Compensation is approximately $121.47–$134.12 per hour, excluding the employer’s 401(k) contribution. The employer offers three compensation models, with PTO and bonuses dependent on the selected model and role eligibility.
Requirements
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; clearance sponsorship or upgrades are not available.
- Have 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or a Master’s degree plus 7 years of experience.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Experience with RHEL patching and hardening.
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker Compose.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD.
- AWS administration experience.
- Availability to support an on-call rotation.
- Live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and work in person.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform.
- AWS networking experience with VPCs, NAT, and gateways.
- Experience with EKS, ECS, or Fargate.
- Application performance and reliability tuning experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop Infrastructure as Code using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Patch, harden, and maintain RHEL compliance.
- Install and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and logging tools.
- Manage CI/CD using GitLab runners and Argo CD.
- Manage AWS infrastructure.
- Support an on-call rotation.
- Provide a reliable, highly available platform for a modernized operational system built on cloud-native technologies.
Benefits
- 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 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 include options with five weeks of PTO and/or a bonus; eligibility and availability depend on the selected model and role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
