Senior DevOps Engineer

Salary: $160000 - 209000 per year Requirements: We require a current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance, and U.S. Citizenship is mandatory; SCI eligibility is highly preferred. We are seeking someone with 9+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or software development with a bachelors degree in a related field, or 7 years of relevant experience with a masters degree, or a high school diploma/equivalent plus 13 years of relevant experience. We need strong hands-on expertise with AWS services, including EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda, for infrastructure deployment and administration. We expect solid Linux administration skills, including troubleshooting and system support. We require proficiency with configuration management and infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. We need experience with application, container, and operating system deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management. We are looking for the ability to develop in multiple languages, such as Python, Bash, or Go. Familiarity with Git, Flux, and related build and release tooling is required. Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities are essential for resolving complex technical issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. We expect an understanding of Agile development practices and common software development toolchains. DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification, such as Security+, is required. We require the ability to support a rotating onsite schedule in Hanover or Columbia, MD, with occasional remote flexibility. Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto is preferred. Experience with EKS, Diode, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform is a plus. Responsibilities: We will rely on you to support the design and deployment of AWS cloud infrastructure, especially EKS-based environments. You will help build and maintain non-cloud edge infrastructure, including on-premise and portable hardware solutions. You will automate release and deployment workflows to improve speed, consistency, and system reliability. You will administer and sustain Kubernetes containers and AWS-hosted environments. You will partner with development teams to integrate applications into our infrastructure stack. You will monitor production services, investigate incidents, and resolve operational issues. You will continuously refine processes and tooling to strengthen availability and performance. You will stay informed on emerging technologies and industry practices to enhance our infrastructure capabilities. You will perform additional tasks as needed to support the team and customer requirements. You may also participate in on-call coverage when required. Technologies: AWS Lambda Ansible Big Data Bash CI/CD Cloud DevOps EC2 ElasticSearch Git Hadoop Hardware Hive Support Kubernetes Linux PostgreSQL Python Security Spark Terraform More: We are Enlighten, a USA Today Top Workplace and a recognized leader in big data solution development and deployment, with deep expertise in cloud services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. We value innovation, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative hybrid work environment that balances in-person teamwork with the flexibility to work from home when needed. Our benefits include 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental premiums, a 10% 401(k) benefit, generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays, and education and training allowances. This role offers an anticipated salary range of $137,510 to $180,000 and supports a rotating onsite schedule in Hanover, MD, with some time in our Columbia, MD office. We are seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team and help us deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure for our customers. last updated 27 week of 2026