Mid-Level DevOps Engineer

Job Summary

GliaCell Technologies is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer in Columbia, Howard County, MD, USA. This full‑time role offers a competitive salary of $139,908.97 and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for mission‑critical applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure high‑availability of services.
• Collaborate with software engineering, security, and operations teams to integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle.
• Maintain and improve logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Participate in on‑call rotation and provide rapid response to security incidents.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph.
• 3‑5 years of hands‑on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related fields.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems, scripting languages (Python, Bash), and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and networking concepts.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, IAM, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Certification such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or similar.
• Knowledge of security clearance processes and handling of classified information.
• Experience with Terraform, Helm, and CI tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $139,908.97 annually.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Professional development budget and certification support.
• Flexible work schedule with remote‑working options after onboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a TS/SCI clearance to apply?

Yes, an active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph is required for this position.

What is the salary for this DevOps Engineer role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $139,908.97.

Can I work remotely for this job?

Remote work is available after the initial onboarding period; the role is based in Columbia, Howard County, MD.