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In this role, the DevOps Engineer will work hands-on with cloud infrastructure, containerized platforms, and automation frameworks to enable scalable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical systems. This position requires expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, automation tools and scripting, with the opportunity to support cutting-edge Big Data platforms. You will help architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure for both cloud and on-premise systems, while championing reliability, repeatability, and performance. Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS, with a focus on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) * Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across development and production environments * Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible * Monitor and support Linux-based systems for availability and performance * Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and improve release cycles using tools like Git, Flux, and Jenkins * Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance * Support deployment of portable edge-computing infrastructure to non-cloud (on-premise) environments * Diagnose and resolve system issues across the stack, including networking, containers, and cloud services * Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives * Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, container orchestration strategies, and cloud capabilities Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field * Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience * Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience * SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience * Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda * Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting * Proficient in scripting/programming abilities in Python, Bash, or Go * Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) * Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools * Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools * Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments and use tools such as JIRA and Confluence * Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire * Must be available to work on-site 4-5 days per week; flexibility is required to align with customer needs * US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; will also accept TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Desired Experience: * Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. * Work could possibly require some on-call work. #LI-DI1 #Onsite","company":"Swift Group","rawCompany":"swift group","city":"Augusta","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-30T05:51:42.679Z","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":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance","description":"Locations: Columbia, MD; Augusta, GA; San Antonio, TX The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. 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