{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"275d7319016cae22a1399ca8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/275d7319016cae22a1399ca8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/275d7319016cae22a1399ca8","title":"Development Operations Engineer 1 - (Kubernetes, Containerization, Linux)","description":"Development Operations Engineer 1 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Containerization)\n\nClearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required\nPosition ID: 11-8863-DEVOPS1\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, Maryland\n\nDescription:\n\nPerform system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, test, integration, and configuration of VLP/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireless SIGINT survey, collection, and geo-location systems and software – including prototypes, development builds, operational-testing units, test rigs, and laboratory-environment products.\n\nProvide Tier-3 technical and engineering support, troubleshooting system failures or performance degradations and restoring equipment to full operational capability.\n\nDeliver 24×7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies.\n\nIntegrate, test, and optimize SIGINT systems with enterprise-wide infrastructures, services, and databases.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and disseminate technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base articles.\n\nAssist government engineers in creating, updating, and managing system-product-line standards and associated databases.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nFour (4) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps.\nRecent experience within the last three (3) years in Kubernetes.\nRecent experience within the last three (3) years in cluster orchestration.\nRecent experience within the last three (3) years containerization.\nBe available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.\nWilling to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\n\nDEVOPS1 Qualifications:\n\nFour (4) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, Development Security Operations.\n\nBachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.\n\nMay substitute four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.\n\nMay substitute two years' experience with MS in Engineering or CS.\n\nSalary Range: $166k-$203k (Annually)\n\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.\n\nWe are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nwww.akina-inc.com/careers","company":"Akina","rawCompany":"akina","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-04T11:10:43.156Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Operations Engineer 1 - (Kubernetes, Containerization, Linux)","description":"Development Operations Engineer 1 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Containerization)\n\nClearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required\nPosition ID: 11-8863-DEVOPS1\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, Maryland\n\nDescription:\n\nPerform system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, test, integration, and configuration of VLP/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireless SIGINT survey, collection, and geo-location systems and software – including prototypes, development builds, operational-testing units, test rigs, and laboratory-environment products.\n\nProvide Tier-3 technical and engineering support, troubleshooting system failures or performance degradations and restoring equipment to full operational capability.\n\nDeliver 24×7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies.\n\nIntegrate, test, and optimize SIGINT systems with enterprise-wide infrastructures, services, and databases.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and disseminate technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base articles.\n\nAssist government engineers in creating, updating, and managing system-product-line standards and associated databases.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nFour (4) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps.\nRecent experience within the last three (3) years in Kubernetes.\nRecent experience within the last three (3) years in cluster orchestration.\nRecent experience within the last three (3) years containerization.\nBe available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.\nWilling to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.\n\nDEVOPS1 Qualifications:\n\nFour (4) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, Development Security Operations.\n\nBachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.\n\nMay substitute four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.\n\nMay substitute two years' experience with MS in Engineering or CS.\n\nSalary Range: $166k-$203k (Annually)\n\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. 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