DevOps Engineer 1

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.

• 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.

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.

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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.