Must be able to obtain TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
2+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
Proficient in AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) for infrastructure management.
Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Must obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, particularly EKS.
Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines for reliability and scalability.
Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure.
Monitor production systems and troubleshoot complex issues for high availability.
Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
Stay updated with new technologies and industry trends to enhance infrastructure.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with flexibility (2-3 days in office).
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
Access to additional benefits and perks listed on the company website.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our 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. Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 2-3 days a week) with a great team.
If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level
Essential Job Responsibilities
Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services.
Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.
Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them rapidly to maintain high availability.
Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
2+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 0 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Experience with one or more of the following:
Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the 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 (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2-3 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract needs.
Preferred Requirements
Currently holds an active Top Secret security clearance and is willing/able to obtain an SCI read-in.
Proficient knowledge of Linux, including 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, Presto, etc.
Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com .
