Senior DevOps Engineer - 28026 at wyetechllc

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.   We are 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 Fort Meade, 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. #LI-DS1 #Mid-Senior Level   Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph). Capabilities • 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. Required Qualifications • Security Clearance – A current TS/SCI 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. • 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 Fort Meade, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule. Required Technical Skills • 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. Desired Technical Skills • 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. The Benefits Package • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. Additional benefits include: • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs. Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including: • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA) • Vision and Dental • Life and AD&D Benefits • Short and Long-Term Disability • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services Company Environment & Perks • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually. Wyetech, LLC 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.    Affirmative Action Statement: Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.   Accommodations: Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.