Devops Engineer
Company: Softthink Solutions Inc
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching
Competitive salary Job Description: Seeking a highly motivated and
experienced DevOps 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, Scripting in
Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data
solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing
infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the
monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. Work is
performed on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week. If you
have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a
dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this
exciting opportunity. Duties: 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 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.
Must Haves Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI U.S. Government
Security clearance with a CI Polygraph is required; 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 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 a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security
certification). Must have a Computing Environment certification
(AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, etc.). Must be able to work on customer
site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days/week. Must be willing/able to help
open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with big data technologies
like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL,
ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Experience
with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus
Keywords: Softthink Solutions Inc, Ellicott City , Devops Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Fort Belvoir, Maryland
