DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Title : DevOps Engineer (Mid–Senior Level)

Location :  San Antonio, TX (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)

Clearance :  TS / SCI (U.S. Citizenship required)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience OR

Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR

High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9+ years of relevant experience

Salary

$100,172 – $130,000 annually :

(Final offer based on experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and role alignment. Additional non-recurring compensation may apply.)

Overview

Metronome is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to support a fast-paced, mission-focused development environment. This role supports both cloud and edge infrastructure, emphasizing automation, scalability, and reliability across AWS and on-premise systems. The ideal candidate brings strong Kubernetes, CI / CD, and infrastructure-as-code experience, with exposure to big data environments.

Key Responsibilities

Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, with a focus on EKS

Support deployment of non-cloud (edge) infrastructure, including on-premise and portable systems

Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes

Manage and maintain Kubernetes environments and AWS cloud infrastructure

Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into existing infrastructure

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production system issues

Continuously improve tooling, processes, reliability, and system performance

Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies and best practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development

Strong AWS experience (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)

Kubernetes and container orchestration expertise

Linux systems administration and troubleshooting

Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible

CI / CD pipeline development and automation

Scripting and programming experience (Python, Bash, or Go)

Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management

Familiarity with Git, Flux, and modern DevOps toolchains

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies

Ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week in a hybrid environment

Certifications (Preferred / Required)

Required : DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+)

Desired Skills

Experience with big data technologies such as :

Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto

Experience with CI / CD pipelines, Diode, Terraform, and advanced EKS implementations

About Metronome, LLC

Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.

Background Screening / Check / Investigation :   Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits :   Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.  Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome’s range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Application Process :   Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

• Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement
• Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire
• Upload a current resume
• Complete the Online Application and Submit

Evaluation Process :   Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at  hr@wearemetronome.com or 703-957-4082. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.