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# Development Operations Engineer 1 - (Kubernetes, Docker, Linux)

- **Company:** Akina, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $166,000 - $203,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Linux, DevOps, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Data Logging, Scripting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=776134d079610f60

## About the Role

* software and system deployments
 * Linux system administration
 * containerization
 * cloud deployments
 * DevSecOps
 * Kubernetes
 * cluster orchestration

Position Desired Skills:

 * Linux system administration (RHEL / CentOS, etc.)
 * scripting with Python / Bash
 * Experience with Docker
 * recent (within 3 years) hands-on work with Kubernetes and cluster orchestration
 * Cloud deployment experience
 * familiarity with security-focused DevOps practices
 * 24 × 7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies

DEVOPS1 Qualifications:

Four (4) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.

Recent experience within the last three (3) years in Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.

May substitute four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

May substitute two years' experience with a Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

## Description

Provide Tier I/II support for the integrated watchfloor capability within a 24×7/365 operational environment.

Serve as single point of contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users.

Capture, log, categorize, and prioritize all incidents via a standardized ticketing system.

Cover the watch floor when not elsewhere.

Perform initial diagnosis using established knowledge bases and incident models.

Attempt first-contact resolution for standard issues (password resets, account access, basic navigation, known errors).

Escalate unresolved incidents to Tier II support via functional escalation procedures.

Maintain incident status communication with users throughout the resolution lifecycle.

Document all troubleshooting steps and resolution actions to populate and expand the knowledge base.

Provide 24/7/365 coverage via rotating 12-hour shifts (0500 and 1700 daily), aligning with 2-week rotation schedules.

 * providing Tier I/II support for the integrated watchfloor capability within a 24×7/365 operational environment
 * operate as single point of contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users
 * capturing, logging, categorizing, and prioritizing all incidents via a standardized ticketing system
 * Tier I/II personnel will cover the watch floor if not elsewhere