DevOps Engineer 1

Description

Markon is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer Level 1 to support a Fort Meade customer. This role will focus on the deployment, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical SIGINT collection and geolocation systems. The position requires experience with Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps practices to ensure system reliability and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems across VLP, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, and wireless environments.

• Support system deployments, including prototypes, development builds, operational testing systems, and laboratory environments.

• Provide Tier 3 technical support, troubleshooting system failures and restoring operational capabilities.

• Integrate, test, and optimize SIGINT systems with enterprise infrastructure, services, and databases.

• Support Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps activities.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base articles.

• Assist government engineers with system product-line standards and associated databases.

• Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical operational issues and travel as needed for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science and 4+ years of relevant experience with software and system deployments, Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.

• A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for 2 years of experience.

• 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

• Experience within the last 3 years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.

• Active IAT Level II certification compliant with DoD 8570/CWIP requirements (such as Security+) and CCNA certification required.

• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for critical system discrepancies.

• Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Salary Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.