DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill a DevOps Engineer opening for our client in Columbia, MD.

Location : Columbia, MD

Duration : Permanent Placement

Duties :

Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS

Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure for 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, resolving issues as necessary

Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance

Stay current with new technologies and industry trends to enhance infrastructure capabilities

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills :

Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills

Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet

Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and infrastructure deployment / management

Application and OS deployment, scaling, and management expertise

Programming proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go

Familiarity with Git and development toolchains

Excellent problem-solving abilities and complex issue troubleshooting skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Understanding of AGILE methodologies and standard software development tools

Must hold DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+)

Ability to work in a hybrid environment (1–2 days onsite per week, flexible as needed)

Experience :

Current Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR

3 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; OR

High School Diploma / equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Preferred : Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.

Preferred : Experience with EKS, Diode, CI / CD, and Terraform

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience as outlined above)

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply :

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Tana Stilloe at Tana.Stilloe@ctg.com . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $226,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.