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DevOps Engineer II/III (AWS Infrastructure) at Sadna Consulting (Annapolis)

Sadna Consulting· Annapolis· $170k–$230k·

Role details

Salary
$170k–$230k
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Seeking a senior-level DevOps Engineer to lead and sustain AWS-based infrastructure supporting high-availability, mission-focused systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership-level experience, and the ability to operate in highly secure environments.

🔹 Key Responsibilities ✅ Design and maintain cloud-native, microservices-based platforms ✅ Lead Infrastructure as Code development and automation efforts ✅ Maintain RHEL compliance, patching, and system hardening ✅ Deploy and optimize Kubernetes, Docker, NiFi, and cloud monitoring tools ✅ Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Argo CD ✅ Oversee AWS infrastructure reliability and performance ✅ Collaborate with engineers, leadership, and mission partners

🔹 Qualifications & Requirements 🛂 U.S. Citizenship Required 🛡️ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph 🎓 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 📜 9+ years of experience (or 6+ years with a related Master’s degree) 📜 Current Security+ CE certification

🔹 Preferred Experience (any 2)

  • Advanced AWS infrastructure design (EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Step Functions)
  • AWS networking architecture (VPCs, NAT, gateways)
  • CI/CD pipeline architecture and automation
  • Kubernetes platforms (EKS, ECS, Fargate)
  • System reliability engineering and infrastructure troubleshooting

Why work at Sadna Consulting

  • Small Team Culture: With only 2 employees, the environment is likely highly collaborative, with direct access to leadership and a hands-on role in business development.
  • Remote/Hybrid Policy: Not explicitly stated, but job postings (e.g., for FPGA Engineers in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD) suggest on-site or hybrid roles may be available depending on client needs.
  • Growth Opportunity: As a young, growing company (founded 2021, +100% headcount growth), employees may have the chance to wear multiple hats and shape the company’s direction.
  • Diverse Tech Exposure: The company’s tech stack includes cutting-edge tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS Fargate, and Splunk, offering exposure to modern infrastructure.
  • Client Variety: Work with a range of clients, from federal agencies to commercial enterprises, providing diverse experiences.

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