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# DevOps Engineer 1

- **Company:** Markon, LLC.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $175,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Signals Intelligence, Databases, DevOps, Linux System Administration, Cloud Services, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293463/devops-engineer-1

## About the Role

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science and 4+ years of relevant experience with software and system deployments, Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
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A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for 2 years of experience.
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4 additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
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Experience within the last 3 years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.
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Active IAT Level II certification compliant with DoD 8570/CWIP requirements (such as Security+) and CCNA certification required.
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Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for critical system discrepancies.
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Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

## Description

Markon is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer Level 1 to support a Fort Meade customer. This role will focus on the deployment, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical SIGINT collection and geolocation systems. The position requires experience with Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps practices to ensure system reliability and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

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Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems across VLP, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, and wireless environments.
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Support system deployments, including prototypes, development builds, operational testing systems, and laboratory environments.
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Provide Tier 3 technical support, troubleshooting system failures and restoring operational capabilities.
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Integrate, test, and optimize SIGINT systems with enterprise infrastructure, services, and databases.
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Support Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps activities.
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Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base articles.
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Assist government engineers with system product-line standards and associated databases.
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Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical operational issues and travel as needed for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.