DevOps Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (Aerospace): Sustaining and enhancing reporting tools and collaboration platforms for unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems with an accent on server administration, cloud infrastructure, and system security. Focus on deploying distributed web applications, optimizing complex software configurations, and ensuring mission continuity through high-availability infrastructure.

Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph required.

Salary: $102,000 – $255,000

Company

Global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

What you will do

• Deploy and manage applications across distributed environments.
• Install, configure, and optimize complex software solutions.
• Administer servers, networks, and technology tools to ensure reliability.
• Monitor and maintain systems to meet security and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve outages to ensure mission continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Expertise with Linux, AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Git.
• Knowledge of Networking, Firewalls, and Load Balancers.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship/U.S. Person status (ITAR compliance).

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, and Python scripting.
• Knowledge of ELK stack for observability.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with Kafka, Hazelcast, NiFi, and Zookeeper.
• Java / Spring Boot troubleshooting skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance.
• Paid holiday shutdown.