Enterprise - Senior DevOps Engineer - Ansible, Python, Git

Erias Ventures•Columbia, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Columbia, MD. Erias Ventures is a growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to difficult mission problems. They value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering employees. The staff includes technical experts from multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. They are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and become part of a technically strong company.

Requirements

A current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
Nine (9+) years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment
Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with big data technologies: Hadoop Accumulo Ceph Spark NiFi Kafka PostgreSQL ElasticSearch Hive Drill Impala Trino Presto
Experience with containers: EKS Diode CI/CD Terraform

Responsibilities

Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment
Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact
Other duties as assigned
Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed
Must be able to work on customer site in Columbia, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k 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
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% 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 to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training