Senior DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 28335

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States Job Description Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast‑paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Columbia, MD. If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS. Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on‑premise and portable equipment. Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services. Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure. Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary. Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance. Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure. Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance – A current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required. 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms. Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure. Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management. Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools. Must be comfortable in a terminal‑based environment. Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams. Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed. Must be able to work on customer site in Columbia, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule. Preferred Requirements Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus. Benefits 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans. 10% 401k benefit. Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays. Education/training allowances. Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00–$185,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role’s function, internal equity and a candidate’s education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process. We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr