Senior Devops Engineer

GIGATEC Engineering•Annapolis Junction, MD

23h

About The Position

In this DevOps position you'll perform Software Integration Engineering (SIE) and support the administration, maintenance, and operational excellence of the Platform-as-a-Service component of the CASA Compute Environment. This role is central to ensuring a secure, multi-tenant, high-performance Kubernetes platform that powers mission-critical workloads across a Linux-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with Linux tools, Bash and Python scripting, Docker or Podman, Kubernetes cluster administration, Helm Charts, automation with Ansible, and troubleshooting complex platform issues involving ingress, networking, storage, performance, and reliability. This is a high-impact opportunity to strengthen platform stability, scalability, security, and mission readiness.

Requirements

Top Secret clearance required
Favorable completion of a polygraph required
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Unable to sponsor an employment Visa
Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools
Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.)
Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible
Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts
Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
Maintains a professional relationship with coffee and a recreational interest in witty exchanges.

Responsibilities

Perform Software Integration Engineering (SIE)
Support the administration, maintenance, and operational excellence of the Platform-as-a-Service component of the CASA Compute Environment
Ensure a secure, multi-tenant, high-performance Kubernetes platform
Troubleshoot complex platform issues involving ingress, networking, storage, performance, and reliability
Strengthen platform stability, scalability, security, and mission readiness