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# Junior DevOps Engineer [$222k/yr+] S

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $222,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Big Data, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Ansible, System Availability, Apache Spark, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Golang
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9187389/junior-devops-engineer-222kyr-s

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 3+ years
 * Total Compensation: $222k+ yearly

## Description

* Implement and maintain cloud and edge infrastructure in AWS, with a primary focus on Kubernetes container orchestration and EKS.
 * Automate deployment pipelines and manage configuration states using Terraform and Ansible.
 * Develop automation utilities and tooling using Python, Bash, and Go to ensure high availability and scalability.
 * Administer Linux environments and support the integration of enterprise big data technologies., * Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure (including EKS) as well as non-cloud edge and on-premise systems.
 * Automate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance service reliability and operational scalability.
 * Manage and maintain containerized workloads using Kubernetes and related orchestration platforms.
 * Write robust automation scripts and tools using Python, Bash, or Go within terminal-based Linux environments.
 * Provision and manage infrastructure as code utilizing tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
 * Monitor production environments, identify system bottlenecks, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
 * Support big data platforms and data stores such as Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
 * Collaborate across engineering teams in an Agile development environment, offering technical guidance and mentorship.
 * Maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance (e.g., CompTIA Security+) and maintain an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.


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