DevOps Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

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

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeFort Belvoir • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,510 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure management, particularly with EKS, and strong proficiency in Kubernetes for container orchestration. Capable of automating deployment processes and ensuring system reliability while maintaining compliance with security clearance requirements.

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AWS Services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)Kubernetes ManagementTerraform and Ansible ProficiencyDoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance CertificationProgramming in Python, Bash, or Go

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Hard Skills

DevOps EngineeringContainer OrchestrationConfiguration ManagementApplication DeploymentLinux System AdministrationTroubleshootingAGILE MethodologiesBig Data TechnologiesCloud Infrastructure ManagementMonitoring and Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitFluxAWS CLIK9sHadoopKafkaPostgreSQLElasticSearchNiFiSpark

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI U.S. Government Security ClearanceDoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureEdge InfrastructureDeployment ProcessesHigh AvailabilityScalabilityProduction SystemsContinuous ImprovementOn-Premise EquipmentPortable EquipmentCustomer Site Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudEC2ElasticSearchFluxHadoopKafkaKubernetesLinuxPostgresPythonSparkTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 applications into the infrastructure
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues
Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
Stay current with new technologies and industry trends
Perform other duties as assigned
Work onsite in Ft. Belvoir with occasional travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI 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 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
Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+) or the ability to obtain one within first few months of hire
Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week and be able to travel occasionally
Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed
Preferred: Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
Preferred: Experience with K9s, AWS CLI and other AWS services like SNS, SQS and Diode

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