DevOps Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Dev Ops Engineer to join our fast‑paced development team in Ft. Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability, monitoring, and scalability of our services for federal government customers.

United States citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance with an appropriate polygraph are required.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non‑cloud (edge) infrastructure on 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 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 infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering or Software Development and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR 3 years of experience with a master’s degree; OR high school diploma with 9 years of experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficiency with 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.
• Comfortable working in a terminal‑based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and 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.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+) or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Ability to work on the customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA five days a week and occasionally travel.
• Willingness and ability to assist with opening/closing the workspace during regular business hours as needed.

• Experience with big‑data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Elastic Search, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, and Presto.
• Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS services such as SNS, SQS, and Diode.

• Retirement: Company contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with state leave regulations.
• Optional Voluntary Benefits for Full‑time Employees: Medical plan options with HSA, vision and dental, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance, identity theft and legal protection services.
• Other Bonuses and Support: Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000, mobility among Wyetech‑supported contracts, various contract and work locations across Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS.
• Team‑building events such as monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844‑WYETECH x727 or  We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.