Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Erias Ventures

  • Job overview

    The Senior DevOps Engineer at Erias Ventures is responsible for managing and automating cloud and edge infrastructure, focusing on AWS, Kubernetes, and container orchestration to support mission-critical solutions.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves supporting cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS and edge environments, automating deployment processes, managing Kubernetes containers, collaborating with development teams, monitoring production systems, troubleshooting issues, and continuously improving infrastructure performance.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $150,000 to $250,000, with benefits including above-market hourly pay, 11% 401k with immediate vesting, spot and professional development bonuses, company-subsidized medical coverage, fully paid vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, wellness reimbursements, paid time off with flexible schedules, Amazon Prime membership, internet reimbursement, technology allowances, company events, onboarding swag, and paid professional development.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 7-13 years of relevant experience depending on education level, strong AWS and Kubernetes skills, Linux system administration, proficiency with Terraform and Ansible, PostgreSQL knowledge, scripting in Python and Bash, familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools, DoD 8140/8570 compliant certification, and ability to support onsite rotating schedules; big data technology experience is preferred.

  • Career development

    The company offers professional development bonuses for certifications and degrees, paid training, and opportunities to work on innovative mission-critical projects fostering career growth.

  • Work environment and culture

    Erias Ventures values creative problem-solving, open communication, employee empowerment, diversity, inclusion, and a technically strong, growth-oriented environment with flexible work schedules.

  • Company information

    Erias Ventures is a technically strong, growth-oriented company focused on innovative solutions for difficult mission problems, employing experts across multiple disciplines and emphasizing entrepreneurial mindset and employee empowerment.

  • Job location and travel

    The position requires support onsite in Hanover, MD with some work from the Columbia, MD office and occasional remote work, involving a rotating schedule during regular business hours.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to send referrals and inquiries to jobs@eriasventures.com and can visit the company webpage or LinkedIn for more information; referral bonuses up to $10,000 are offered for successful hires.

  • Unique job features

    The role supports both cloud and edge infrastructure including on-premise and portable equipment, requires a Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance, and offers unique benefits like flexible schedules, extensive wellness and happiness perks, and a strong focus on professional growth.

Company overview

Erias Ventures, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Eldersburg, Maryland, is a private IT services and consulting company specializing in system and software engineering, cybersecurity, and innovative technology solutions. With a focus on creative problem-solving and open communication, the company serves its clients with an entrepreneurial mindset, delivering services such as system design, software development, and cybersecurity operations. Erias Ventures employs 51-200 professionals and has been recognized as a top workplace in the Baltimore metro area. Their business model revolves around providing tailored technical expertise to meet the complex needs of their clients in industries requiring advanced IT solutions.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive experience with AWS services like EKS, EC2, and Lambda, as well as your proficiency in Kubernetes and container orchestration, which are central to this role at Erias Ventures.

  • Emphasize your skills in automation, CI/CD pipelines, configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible, and your ability to troubleshoot Linux systems and PostgreSQL databases to align with the job requirements.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the Erias Ventures corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Enterprise Senior DevOps Engineer position.

  • Connect with current employees in the DevOps or cloud infrastructure teams at Erias Ventures on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects, expressing enthusiasm for their innovative approach to mission problems, or asking about their experience with the rotating onsite schedule.

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