← Search all jobs

DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 30969

HII Mission Technologies

Augusta, GA · Posted November 2, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at HII Mission Technologies

More in Georgia job market · All DEVOPS Engineer jobs (233) · Aerospace & Defense · Engineering jobs

Where Augusta, GA ranks

Where Augusta, GA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

Pay compared with the market

This listing does not state pay. Across 39 open devops engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $124,000 to $152,000 and the median is $133,000.

Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.

DEVOPS Engineer salaries by state · Check your own pay

How AI is used in this kind of work

Among software developers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for software developers: 29% (some).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

  • Python
  • Agile
  • AWS
  • CI/CD
  • Kubernetes

About the job

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

Why Enlighten?

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package: • 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans. • 10% 401k benefit. • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays. • Education/training allowances.

This position will include a $20K Sign On Bonus, if hired as an employee for Enlighten. Anticipated Salary Range: $119,574.00 - $185,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, AWS and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role is based on-site in Augusta, GA with our Army customers.

If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

#LI-KB2 #Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.

Assist in automating deployment processes and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services.

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.

Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.

Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability.

Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.

Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Strong working knowledge of one or more of the following:

Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.

AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.

Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.

Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.

Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or the ability to obtain before starting with the company.

Must be able to work on customer site in Augusta, GA 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.

Experience or familiarity with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.

Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.

Experience or familiarity with K9s, AWS CLI is a plus.

Work could possibly require some on-call work.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com .