Senior DevOps Software Engineer – Kubernetes & Linux

Ctrl + • Fort Meade, MD

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Lead where software meets infrastructure. Help evolve complex mission systems, work directly with users, and bring Kubernetes and Linux expertise to deployment challenges. The mission is to support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking, and dependable operational services.

Requirements

• 20 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Customer-facing communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Development, deployment and administration of complex systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes and GPU technologies
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Live within commuting distance of the Fort Meade area, MD

Nice To Haves

• Rancher/RKE2
• Cluster lifecycle, control plane, networking, storage, security and high availability
• Helm
• CKA
• CNCF tooling
• GitOps and pipelines
• Switching, routing and VLANs
• RHEL, Rocky and EL9
• PXE and automated OS deployment
• Ansible playbooks, roles and collections
• Python, Bash and Go
• YAML/JSON
• Git and unit testing
• RF processing and application development

Responsibilities

• Lead development, deployment and evolution of mission systems
• Build and administer software using C++ or Python
• Support Kubernetes and GPU-based capabilities
• Collaborate on requirements and stakeholder demonstrations
• Maintain dependable satellite communications software

Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior