Enterprise - Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
About The Position
Erias Ventures is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join a fast-paced development team. The role focuses on implementing AWS cloud infrastructure, particularly EKS, automating deployment processes, and ensuring services are monitored, reliable, and scalable. The engineer will collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure, maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system performance and deployment practices. Work is performed in a hybrid environment, averaging two to three days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office or at a customer site at Fort Meade when needed. Schedule flexibility is essential. The position requires an active Secret U.S. Government security clearance, the ability to obtain TS/SCI, and U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a bachelor's degree in a related field; or three years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
- Knowledge of AWS services, including EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda, and their use in deploying and managing infrastructure.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience with application, container, and operating system deployment, scaling, and management.
- Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
- Comfort operating in a terminal-based environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140/8570 compliance certifications, such as Security+, within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging two to three days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office or customer site at Fort Meade when needed, and adapt to schedule changes.
- Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance, have the ability to obtain TS/SCI, and be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- An active Top Secret security clearance and willingness and ability to obtain an SCI read-in.
- Proficiency with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto.
- Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
- Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites.
Responsibilities
- Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
- Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to support reliable, rapidly scalable services.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure.
- Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them promptly to maintain high availability.
- Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
- Stay current with new technologies and industry trends and explore ways to improve infrastructure.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Above-market hourly pay.
- 11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) with immediate vesting and deposit.
- Spot bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth.
- Professional development bonuses for certificates and degrees.
- Company-subsidized medical coverage.
- Company-paid vision and dental coverage.
- Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance.
- Monthly wellness reimbursement.
- Paid time off with flexible work schedules and birthday off.
- Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement.
- Technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies.
- Morale-building and company events.
- Onboarding and annual swag.
- Company-paid professional development and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
