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

Captivation

. Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications .

Posted 9/16/2026full-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 optimizing and automating deployment processes across multiple platforms, utilizing modern tools and practices such as CI/CD, Agile methodologies, and containerization. Holds a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance and possesses extensive experience in software architecture and development, particularly in AWS environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS)KubernetesAnsibleTerraformPython

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationScripting Languages (Bash, Ruby, Python)Containerization (Docker, k8s)CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)Agile Software DevelopmentDevOps PracticesLinux

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsDockerKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesAnsibleTerraformPythonLinux

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

AutomationOptimizationDeployment ProcessesContainerizationCI/CD Pipelines

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
Work with teams on large and demonstrable projects, preferably built on AWS, using scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, and Python
Apply containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Set up CI/CD pipelines
Apply Agile software development and DevOps practices while working closely with peers and mid- to large-size teams
Understand customers' needs and translate product specifications into functional, production-ready code and infrastructure

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

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