Network and DevOps Engineer (I-3)

Legato, LLC•Annapolis Junction, MD

7d•$220,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Network and DevOps Engineer will support the administration, deployment, integration, maintenance, and optimization of complex systems and network infrastructure across development, testing, laboratory, and operational environments. This role combines strong Linux and network engineering expertise with modern DevOps practices, including automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containerization, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud technologies. The Engineer will design, configure, deploy, and maintain networked environments spanning LAN, CAN, and WAN infrastructure, working with technologies including Arista and Cisco network devices. The Engineer will configure and optimize connectivity between front-end and back-end system components while troubleshooting network, system, and application-level issues. This individual will also administer RHEL/CentOS Linux environments, develop automation using Python and Bash, build and maintain Jenkins or GitLab pipelines, and implement infrastructure as code using Ansible or Terraform. The Engineer will deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes and manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on availability, scalability, security, and performance. Responsibilities will also include supporting and monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments and providing technical support throughout the system lifecycle.

Requirements

Twelve (12) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps
Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, particularly with RHEL/CentOS
Experience with LAN, CAN, and WAN administration, including network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades
Experience configuring and supporting Cisco and Arista network devices
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar technologies
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
Experience scripting with Python and Bash
Experience managing and monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science (Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of required experience)
Active IAT Level II / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+, and CCNA certification
Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support for critical system issues
Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Administer, deploy, integrate, maintain, and optimize complex systems and network infrastructure.
Design, configure, deploy, and maintain networked environments spanning LAN, CAN, and WAN infrastructure.
Configure and optimize connectivity between front-end and back-end system components.
Troubleshoot network, system, and application-level issues.
Administer RHEL/CentOS Linux environments.
Develop automation using Python and Bash.
Build and maintain Jenkins or GitLab pipelines.
Implement infrastructure as code using Ansible or Terraform.
Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on availability, scalability, security, and performance.
Support and monitor hybrid cloud and virtualized environments.
Provide technical support throughout the system lifecycle.
Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical system issues.
Travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.