DevOps Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team at Wyetech. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, and AWS.

Key Responsibilities

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


• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment


• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services


• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS


• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure


• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary


• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance


• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required


• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience


• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire


• Must be able to work daily on customer site in San Antonio, TX


• Currently, will be able to work some days from home in a hybrid schedule due to a rotation set up

Required Technical Skills

• Strong Knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure


• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting


• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible


• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management


• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go


• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools


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


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


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

Benefits Package

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually


• Various voluntary benefit plans including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more


• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000


• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts


• Various team-building events throughout the year