DevOps Engineer; Hybrid

Enlighten is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, offering expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. We provide continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

Our hybrid work approach blends in-person collaboration with flexible remote options, allowing teams to achieve focused results while maintaining lasting relationships.

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
• 10% 401(k) contribution.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education and training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $ – $. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on location, expectations, and responsibilities. Additional compensation may be discussed during the interview process.

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dev Ops 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, Bash scripting, Python programming, and a background in big data solutions. The Dev Ops Engineer will implement infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the monitoring, reliability, and scalability of our services.

Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 2‑3 days a week) with a great team on a customer site in San Antonio, TX.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non‑cloud (edge) infrastructure on 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Security Clearance – Must have a current TS/SCI level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering or Software Development and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree; or high school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• 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 DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+).
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment. On average 2‑3 days per week at customer site or at the Enlighten office with flexibility as needed.

• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, Postgre
  
  SQL, Elastic Search, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform is a plus.

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