Phoenix Operations Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated
DevOps Engineer to support a fast-paced technical environment in Columbia, Maryland.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with
DevOps engineering, AWS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes/container orchestration, CI/CD, configuration management, automation, Linux systems administration, and scripting/programming.
In this role, you will help develop and maintain cloud and non-cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, support containerized environments, and ensure the reliability, scalability, availability, and performance of mission-critical systems.
This position operates in a hybrid environment, with an average of
1-2 days per week onsite in Columbia, MD. Onsite requirements may vary depending on customer, program, and contract needs.
Key Responsibilities- Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure within AWS, with a particular focus on Amazon EKS.
- Support the development and deployment of non-cloud and edge infrastructure, including on-premises and portable systems.
- Develop and maintain automated deployment processes.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Build and support reliable, scalable, and highly available infrastructure.
- Collaborate with software development teams to integrate applications into cloud and containerized environments.
- Monitor production environments and troubleshoot infrastructure, application, container, and operating system issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve automation, deployment, monitoring, reliability, and system performance.
- Support configuration management and Infrastructure as Code initiatives.
- Perform Linux systems administration and troubleshooting.
- Develop scripts and automation using technologies such as Python, Bash, and Go.
- Stay current with emerging DevOps, cloud, containerization, and infrastructure technologies.
- Perform additional duties as required to support program and customer objectives.
Requirements
Required Qualifications- Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance required.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant DevOps Engineering or Software Development experience; OR
- Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
- High school diploma/equivalent with 9+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or comparable container orchestration technologies.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS, including:
- Experience with configuration management and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience deploying, scaling, administering, and troubleshooting applications, containers, and operating systems.
- Programming or scripting experience with languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and related software development and deployment tools.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
- Comfortable working extensively within terminal/command-line environments.
- Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and common software development toolsets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current DoD 8140/8570 compliant certification, such as Security+, OR ability to obtain the required certification within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to work onsite in Columbia, MD approximately 1-2 days per week, with flexibility based on customer and program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience working with big data technologies, including one or more of the following:
- Hadoop
- Accumulo
- Ceph
- Spark
- NiFi
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Elasticsearch
- Hive
- Drill
- Impala
- Trino
- Presto
- Experience with K9s and the AWS CLI.
- Experience with additional AWS technologies such as SNS and SQS.
- Experience supporting DevOps infrastructure in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other mission-focused environments.
Benefits OfferedMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums
STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company Paid
401(k) - Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required
PTO - 4 weeks/year
Holidays - 11 paid/year
Birthdays Off With PayReferral Bonuses - Upfront AND Annually Recurring
Open Source Bonuses - Contribute to our GitHub projects
Professional Development - Paid training, certifications, and enrichment
