Sr. DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 27097

Enlighten, an HII - Mission Technologies Company
Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
9 years minimum
Compensation
$137,510.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Apache Accumulo Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Bash Shell Big Data Cloud Computing Cloudera Impala Configuration Management Continuous Integration Linux
+24 more
DevOps Elasticsearch Apache Hadoop Apache Hive Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Linux System Administration Aws Command Line Interface (CLI) Ansible Software Engineering Ceph (Software) Scripting System Availability Apache Spark Git Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Deployment Automation Apache Kafka Apache Nifi Presto Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Terraform Programming Languages

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 onsite in Ft. Belvoir with a great team and could include occasional travel., * 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security clearance is required; Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 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.
  • Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or the ability to obtain one within first few months of hire.
  • Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week and be able to travel occasionally. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.
  • Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
  • Experience with K9s, AWS CLI and other AWS services like SNS, SQS and Diode is a plus.

Benefits & conditions

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

  • 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
  • 10% 401k benefit.
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
  • Education/training allowances.

This position will include a $20K Sign On Bonus, if hired as an employee for Enlighten. Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $200,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role’s function, internal equity and a candidate’s education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

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