Senior DevOps Engineer - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Onsite

Summary

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Location:

Location:

APG, MD

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Clearance :
Secret

Description

Polaris seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Dev Ops Engineer to join our fast‑paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, and AWS. The Dev Ops Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services.

Work is performed on customer site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 5 days a week.

If you have a passion for Dev Ops and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Anticipated Salary Range: $152,000 - $167,000. This range represents Polaris’ good faith estimate of the salary for this position, based on the role’s location, scope of responsibilities, and market benchmarks. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer and may vary depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s relevant education, certifications, years of experience, specialized skills, and internal equity considerations.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS
• 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

• Security Clearance – A current Secret U.S. Government Security clearance is required;
• 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR 9+ years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering or Software Development and Bachelor’s in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development 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 on customer site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes if needed.

• Experience with big data technologies like:
  Hadoop, Spark, Postgre
  
  SQL, Elastic Search, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus
• Work could possibly require some on‑call work.

• Mission‑Driven Work – Protect national security assets through cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions.
• Growth‑Oriented Culture – Work in an environment that fosters innovation, career development, and professional growth.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Polaris offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
• Commitment to Excellence – Join a team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to high‑impact, mission‑focused solutions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Life & AD&D…