DevOps Engineer

Salary: $106000 - 147000 per year Requirements: We require a current TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance and U.S. citizenship. We are seeking someone with 5+ years of DevOps engineering or software development experience plus a bachelors degree in a related field; or 3 years of relevant experience plus a masters degree; or a high school diploma/equivalent plus 9 years of relevant experience. We need strong expertise in Kubernetes or another container orchestration platform. We need solid hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda, for infrastructure deployment and management. We require proficiency with configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible. We look for experience with application, container, and operating system deployment, scaling, and administration. We expect the ability to develop in multiple languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. We value familiarity with Git, Flux, and related build and release tooling. We require comfort working in a terminal-based environment. We need strong Linux knowledge, including administration and troubleshooting. We expect excellent analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues. We require strong verbal and written communication abilities. We look for understanding of Agile software development practices and standard development tool suites. We require DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification, such as Security+, or the ability to obtain it before starting. We require the ability to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA five days per week, with occasional travel as needed. We need flexibility to adapt to schedule changes. We require willingness to help open and close the workspace during regular business hours as needed. We prefer experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, and Presto. We consider experience with K9s, AWS CLI, and additional AWS services such as SNS, SQS, and Diode a plus. Responsibilities: We support the design and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, with emphasis on EKS. We support the deployment of edge infrastructure using on-premise and portable equipment. We automate release processes to improve reliability and scalability. We manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and AWS-based cloud environments. We collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into our infrastructure. We monitor production systems, diagnose issues, and restore service when problems arise. We continuously refine processes and tools to improve uptime and performance. We stay informed about emerging technologies and industry developments to strengthen our infrastructure. We perform other duties as assigned. Technologies: AWS Lambda Ansible Big Data Bash Cloud Ceph DevOps EC2 ElasticSearch Git Hadoop Hive Support Kafka Kubernetes Linux PostgreSQL Python Security Spark Terraform CI/CD More: We are Enlighten, a USA Today Top Workplace and a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with deep expertise in cloud services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. We are known for innovation, proactive problem-solving, and a strong team ethic. Our benefits include 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental premiums, a 10% 401(k) benefit, generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays, education and training allowances, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires. This DevOps Engineer role is based onsite in Ft. Belvoir, with occasional travel, and offers an estimated salary range of $115,199 to $160,000 depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. last updated 27 week of 2026