DevOps Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAugusta • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,574 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure management, particularly with EKS, and possesses strong skills in Kubernetes container orchestration. Proficient in automation, CI/CD pipeline maintenance, and troubleshooting complex production systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Services KnowledgeKubernetes ManagementCI/CD Pipeline AutomationPython DevelopmentDoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance Certification

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Hard Skills

DevOps EngineeringContainer OrchestrationConfiguration ManagementApplication DeploymentOS ManagementBash DevelopmentGo DevelopmentTerraformAnsibleLinux System Administration

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

EKSEC2EBSS3SNSSQSLambdaGitHelmAWS CLI

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI with CI Poly Security ClearanceDoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance Certification

Industry Keywords

AGILE MethodologiesBig Data TechnologiesHadoopKafkaPostgreSQLElasticSearchNiFiSparkTrinoPresto

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudEC2ElasticSearchFluxHadoopKafkaKubernetesLinuxPostgresPythonSparkTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
Automate deployment processes and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling of services
Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure
Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability
Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance
Stay current with new technologies and industry trends
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance
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 working knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
Knowledge of AWS services including EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda
Experience with configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Knowledge of application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go
Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification, such as Security+, or ability to obtain before starting with the company
Must work on customer site in Augusta, GA 5 days a week
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed
Preferred: Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
Preferred: Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools
Preferred: Experience or familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, and Presto
Preferred: Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites
Preferred: Experience or familiarity with K9s and AWS CLI
Work could possibly require some on-call work

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans
10% 401k benefit
Generous PTO
10 paid holidays
Education/training allowances
$20K Sign On Bonus, if hired as an employee for Enlighten