HII is Hiring | Junior DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)
HII – Mission Technologies Division (Enlighten)
Enlighten, part of HII’s Mission Technologies division, is a leader in big data solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. Recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace, the company focuses on innovation and solving complex challenges with cutting-edge technologies.
They are currently hiring a Junior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team.
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Role Details
Position: Junior DevOps Engineer
Location: Columbia, Maryland, USA (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 0–2+ Years (or relevant experience/education)
Salary Range: $90,166 – $120,000
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Key Responsibilities
- Support development and deployment of AWS cloud infrastructure (EKS, EC2, S3, etc.)
- Automate deployment processes and improve system reliability and scalability
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud environments
- Collaborate with development teams for application integration
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
- Continuously improve DevOps tools, processes, and performance
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Technical Skills Required
Cloud & DevOps
- Strong experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation
Containers & Infrastructure
- Hands-on with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Experience with Terraform and Ansible (IaC & configuration management)
Systems & Scripting
- Strong knowledge of Linux system administration
- Programming/scripting in Python, Bash, or Go
Tools & Methodologies
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and Agile methodologies
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Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field
- 0–2+ years of DevOps or software development experience
- U.S. Citizenship required (Security clearance will be processed)
- Certification like Security+ (DoD 8570) required or to be obtained within 30 days
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Preferred Skills
- Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Elasticsearch, etc.)
- Familiarity with additional AWS services (SNS, SQS, CLI tools)
- Exposure to distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure
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Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Continuous learning mindset
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What We Offer
- 100% paid healthcare, dental, and vision plans
- 10% 401(k) contribution
- Generous PTO + paid holidays
- Training and education allowances
- Flexible hybrid work environment
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Important Notes
- Hybrid role (2–3 days/week onsite required)
- Security clearance process required after joining
- Ideal for candidates interested in cloud + big data + DevOps
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