DevOps / Cloud Engineer

Job Overview

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking DevOps Engineers to design and manage infrastructure, automate workflows, and enable scalable, secure system deployments.

What You’ll Do

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and system operations
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security
• Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline development workflows

Core Skills

• CI/CD tools and pipeline design
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• B.S. degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads
• Security best practices and compliance

Clearance and Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy ECP, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options.