DevOps Engineer

REMOTE DevOps Engineer

Location: This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington.

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance- Must Be US Citizen to apply

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team needs someone to support the development and operation of enterprise collaboration platforms and cutting-edge Generative AI systems.

Our Enterprise Collaboration and Web Services team delivers critical web applications, collaboration tools, and document management systems that support both technical missions and day-to-day operations. Within ECWS, the Generative AI team builds and manages secure AI infrastructure, enabling staff to leverage large language models for chat, document analysis, prompt engineering, and knowledge management.

Must Have:

• 5 years Troubleshoot and resolve issues across pipelines, applications, and infrastructure layers
• 5 years Version control systems (Git)
• 3 years Deploying and maintaining application infrastructure (Generative AI technologies a plus)
• 5 years Programming/scripting languages (Python, bash, Perl, Go)
• Excellent Problem Solving
• Strong team communication
• 5 years Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 5 years Containerization/orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes)
• 5 years Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana and Splunk)
• 5 years Agile methodology awareness (Jira, Scrum/Kanban)
• 3 years Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• 5 years hands-on experience with Linux administration (RHEL/Ubunto)

Nice to Have:

• 5 frameworks or libraries (e.g., Model Context Protocol)
• Bachelor's Degree
• AI Services (AWS Bedrock or Azure AI Foundry)
• Implementing DevSecOps practices (understanding of security and compliance principles)
• Agentic frameworks or libraries (e.g., Model Context Protocol)
• CI/CD pipelines tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.)
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and pipelines

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in deploying and maintaining application infrastructure, with a particular focus on Generative AI technologies.
• Proven hands-on experience with Linux administration, particularly in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) distributions.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) 3 years
• Containerization/orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of Git version control for code and Docker image management.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across pipelines, applications, and infrastructure layers to ensure operational stability.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools to enhance service insight and alerting. Experience with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Splunk.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle(SDLC) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills. Adaptability to change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with designing, building, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of security and compliance principles, previous experience in implementing DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with AI Services such as AWS Bedrock or Azure AI Foundry.
• Experience with Agentic frameworks or libraries (e.g., Model Context Protocol).

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) monthsof employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursedup to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Location: This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington.

Clearance Level: Interim clearance is ok to start

Interview process: will be 2, maybe three round depending on manager availability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.