DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerFort Meade, Maryland, United StatesGRVTY is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong 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.What You'll be OwningSupport 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.What You Must HaveAn active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 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.What Would be Nice to HaveExperience 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.Pay Range: $103,691 - $169,212 USDWhy Choose GRVTYThe toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.Robust health plan including medical, dental, and visionHealth Savings Account with company contributionAnnual Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401k with generous company matchTraining and Development OpportunitiesAward ProgramsVariety of Company Sponsored EventsEEO StatementGRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)