DevOps Engineer
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Salary$50k – $290k
LocationColumbia, MD, Columbia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Experience3–13 yrs
DepartmentEnterprise IT
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience
Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience
SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda
Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
Proficient in scripting/programming abilities in Python, Bash, or Go
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools
Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments and use tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
Must be available to work on-site 4-5 days per week; flexibility is required to align with customer needs
US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; will also accept TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Work could possibly require some on-call work
Skills
Kubernetes
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
Python
Bash
Go
Docker
Git
Flux
Jenkins
JIRA
Confluence
EKS
EC2
EBS
S3
Lambda
Linux
Hadoop
Accumulo
Ceph
Spark
NiFi
Kafka
PostgreSQL
ElasticSearch
Hive
Drill
Impala
Trino
Presto
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Education
Time off
Locations: Columbia, MD
About the company
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
About the role
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. In this role, the DevOps Engineer will work hands-on with cloud infrastructure, containerized platforms, and automation frameworks to enable scalable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical systems.
This position requires expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, automation tools and scripting, with the opportunity to support cutting-edge Big Data platforms. You will help architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure for both cloud and on-premise systems, while championing reliability, repeatability, and performance.
Responsibilities:
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Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS, with a focus on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
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Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across development and production environments
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Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
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Monitor and support Linux-based systems for availability and performance
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Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and improve release cycles using tools like Git, Flux, and Jenkins
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Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
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Support deployment of portable edge-computing infrastructure to non-cloud (on-premise) environments
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Diagnose and resolve system issues across the stack, including networking, containers, and cloud services
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Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
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Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, container orchestration strategies, and cloud capabilities
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
•
Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience
•
Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience
•
SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience
•
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda
•
Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
•
Proficient in scripting/programming abilities in Python, Bash, or Go
•
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
•
Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools
•
Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
•
Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments and use tools such as JIRA and Confluence
•
Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
•
Must be available to work on-site 4-5 days per week; flexibility is required to align with customer needs
•
US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; will also accept TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Desired Experience:
•
Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
•
Work could possibly require some on-call work.
#Onsite
Legal
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
Benefits
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
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