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Junior AWS DevOps Engineer [$256k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Junior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
22 hours ago
DockerAWSLogstashSplunkAnsibleGrafanaKafkaKibanaTerraform

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary: • Provide 24/7 watchfloor operations and comprehensive application support on a rotating shift schedule. • Continuously monitor system health, metrics, and logs utilizing tools such as Grafana, Kibana, or Splunk. • Perform routine Linux system administration and operational troubleshooting across cloud-based AWS infrastructure. • Support and maintain automated data pipelines utilizing technologies such as NiFi, Kafka, and Logstash while applying DevOps practices.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 6+ years • Total Compensation: $256k+ yearly Job Description: • Develop capabilities to shift manual system security evaluation and authorization processes toward automation, continuous monitoring, and streamlined approvals. • Maintain overall system health by tracking metrics, logs, dashboards, and alerts to prevent downtime and optimize performance. • Support watchfloor operations by identifying service degradation, failed dataflows, and system errors, escalating and troubleshooting as needed. • Perform Linux system administration tasks, including managing system services, validating CPU and memory usage, and conducting log reviews. • Manage cloud-based operations via the AWS Console and CLI to inspect instance health, restart services, and troubleshoot operational issues. • Implement and maintain infrastructure and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, and Docker. • Support 24/7 operational coverage by working a rotating shift schedule (6AM-6PM / 6PM-6AM).

About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our

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