Senior DevOps Engineer - 23149

📍 Job Overview

• Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer - 23149
• Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
• Location: Augusta, Georgia, United States
• Job Type: On-site
• Category: DevOps Engineer
• Date Posted: June 10, 2025
• Experience Level: 10+ years
• Remote Status: On-site, 5 days a week

🚀 Role Summary

• 📝 Enhancement Note: This role focuses on infrastructure management, automation, and ensuring service reliability and scalability, with a strong emphasis on AWS and Kubernetes. It requires a senior-level DevOps engineer with extensive experience in Linux systems administration and big data solutions.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

• 📝 Enhancement Note: The role involves a mix of technical and leadership responsibilities, requiring a balance of hands-on work and strategic decision-making.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS

  • Manage and maintain AWS services such as EC2, EBS, and S3
  • Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of cloud infrastructure

• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure

  • Manage and maintain on-premise and portable equipment
  • Ensure seamless integration between cloud and non-cloud environments

• Automate deployment processes

  • Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployment
  • Automate infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible

• Ensure reliability and scalability of services

  • Monitor and troubleshoot production systems
  • Implement performance optimization and scaling strategies

• Collaborate with development teams

  • Integrate applications into the infrastructure
  • Provide guidance on infrastructure-related aspects of application development

• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends

  • Continuously explore new ways to improve infrastructure and services
  • Share knowledge and best practices with the team

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development
• Proven track record in infrastructure management and automation

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Linux

  • Linux system administration and troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Bash, Go)

• Proficient in configuration management tools

  • Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet

• Knowledge of AWS services

  • EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda, and other relevant services

• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management

  • Familiarity with containers (EKS) and CI/CD pipelines

• Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams and stakeholders

• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies

  • Experience with standard software development tool suites

• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with big data technologies

  • Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.

• Experience with on-call work

  • Availability to provide support during off-hours if needed

📊 Web Portfolio & Project Requirements

• 📝 Enhancement Note: While not explicitly stated, a strong portfolio showcasing infrastructure management, automation, and big data projects would be beneficial for this role.

• Portfolio Essentials:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in Linux system administration and AWS services
  • Highlight automation and scripting projects using tools like Terraform or Ansible
  • Showcase big data projects and experience with relevant technologies

• Technical Documentation:

  • Document code quality, commenting, and version control strategies
  • Include performance metrics, testing methodologies, and optimization techniques

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

• 📝 Enhancement Note: The provided salary range is $119,574 - $175,000 per year. This is competitive for a senior-level DevOps engineer role in the Augusta, Georgia area, considering the required experience and security clearance.

Benefits:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision, and dental plans
• 10% 401k benefit
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and 10 paid holidays
• Education/training allowances

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

• Industry: Defense and government services

• Company Size: Medium to large (10,000+ employees)

• Founded: 1938 (as a part of Huntington Ingalls Industries)

• Team Structure:

  • The team consists of experienced DevOps engineers, working closely with development teams to ensure reliable and scalable infrastructure
  • The role reports to the DevOps Manager and collaborates with various teams, including software development, quality assurance, and project management

• Development Methodology:

  • AGILE software development methodologies
  • Standard software development tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Git)

• Company Website: www.huntingtoningalls.com

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

• Web Technology Career Level: Senior DevOps Engineer

  • Responsible for managing and maintaining infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and driving strategic decisions

• Reporting Structure:

  • Reports to the DevOps Manager
  • Collaborates with development teams, stakeholders, and other infrastructure professionals

• Technical Impact:

  • Directly impacts the reliability, scalability, and performance of the company's services and applications
  • Influences architectural decisions and best practices related to infrastructure management

• Growth Opportunities:

  • Technical Leadership: Potential to mentor junior team members and drive technical decision-making
  • Architecture and Design: Opportunities to contribute to the design and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Career Progression: Potential to advance to a DevOps Manager or similar leadership role

🌐 Work Environment

• Office Type: On-site, customer-facing location in Augusta, Georgia

• Office Location(s): Augusta, Georgia

• Workspace Context:

  • Collaborative workspace with development teams and other infrastructure professionals
  • Access to multiple monitors, testing devices, and development tools
  • Opportunities for knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and continuous learning

• Work Schedule:

  • Standard full-time workweek (40 hours per week)
  • Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes if needed

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

• Interview Process:

  1. Technical assessment focusing on Linux system administration, AWS services, and automation skills
  2. Web architecture and design discussion, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability
  3. Cultural fit assessment, focusing on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  4. Final evaluation, focusing on technical impact, strategic thinking, and leadership potential

• Portfolio Review Tips:

  • Highlight infrastructure management, automation, and big data projects
  • Include live demos and responsive design examples, showcasing your ability to work with diverse technologies and environments
  • Document code quality, version control, and testing methodologies

• Technical Challenge Preparation:

  • Brush up on Linux system administration, AWS services, and automation tools
  • Practice problem-solving and troubleshooting exercises related to infrastructure management and big data technologies
  • Prepare for architecture and design discussions, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability

• ATS Keywords:

  • Programming Languages: Python, Bash, Go, JavaScript, SQL
  • Web Frameworks: N/A (focus on infrastructure and big data technologies)
  • Server Technologies: Linux, AWS (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto
  • Tools: Git, JIRA, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet
  • Methodologies: AGILE, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  • Soft Skills: Problem-solving, Communication, Collaboration, Leadership, Strategic Thinking
  • Industry Terms: Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux, Automation, Scripting, Security Clearance

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this Senior DevOps Engineer position:

1. Submit your application through the application link
2. Customize your resume, highlighting relevant infrastructure management, automation, and big data projects
3. Prepare a portfolio showcasing your technical skills, including live demos and responsive design examples
4. Research the company, focusing on their defense and government services background, as well as their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement