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Mid Kubernetes DevOps Engineer [$306k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

SYSTOLIC

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Job Requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Full Scope Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary:
• Manage Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters across VMware and AWS.
• Maintain Ansible playbooks and monitor clusters with Rancher.
• Support Apache NiFi deployments, manage dataflows, and handle PKI certificate lifecycles.
• Troubleshoot VM and application issues.
• Requires Linux, Docker, Python, and MongoDB.

Qualifications & Compensation:
• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 8+ years
• Total Compensation: $306k+ yearly

Job Description:
• Work across multiple hosting platforms supporting Linux VMs, focusing on VM Management and DevOps.
• Manage server certificate lifecycle, monitor VM health, and perform software updates (manual/YUM).
• Ensure VMs meet latest security requirements (STIG/SSP).
• Monitor and manage production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters across various hosting platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS).
• Maintain Ansible playbooks for VM changes and monitor Kubernetes clusters via Rancher/Kubernetes commands.
• Administer, secure, and maintain RHEL 8/9 Linux virtual machines.
• Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health.
• Support Apache NiFi deployments, including configuration, dataflow monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Manage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI).
• Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories.
• Provide operational support to development teams and end users, from configuration to complex cluster builds.
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes for VM, container, or application problems.
• Required skills include: Linux, DevOps, Kubernetes, Ansible, Rancher, VMWare, AWS, NiFi, Dataflow, PKI, Docker, Python, MongoDB.

About SYSTOLIC:

SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com.

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