DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Python, Jenkins

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Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. Working on automation, optimization, and Agile practices in a mission-critical environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS services, containerization, and CI/CD pipeline setup, with a strong focus on automation and optimization across platforms. Proven ability to collaborate within teams to translate customer needs into functional code and infrastructure.

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AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)Scripting Languages (Bash, Ruby, Python)

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Hard Skills

AWSDockerKubernetesTerraformPythonLinuxAnsibleBashRubyCI/CD

Soft Skills

Self-DrivenTeam CollaborationKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitHub Actions

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government Security ClearanceCWIP IAT Level I

Industry Keywords

Agile Software DevelopmentDevOps PracticesPerformance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudDockerEC2JenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonRubyTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications
Drive consistency for deployment and build processes
Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more
You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python)
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline
You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams
Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure
The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions)
You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
14 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with an emphasis on performance optimizations
CWIP IAT Level I required
Kubernetes
Ansible
Terraform
Python
Linux
Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Ruby, Python)
AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS)
Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries)
IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation)
CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
Above Market Hourly Rates
$3,600 HSA Contribution
6 Weeks Paid Time Off
Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D