Senior Software Integration Engineer – DevOps & Big Data Platforms

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Integration Engineer bridges mission users and engineering teams by scoping technical needs, integrating software, and sustaining big data and DevOps services. The role supports high-performance computing, DevOps tooling, and big data services that help mission teams turn data into results. Work is performed in person in Annapolis Junction, Maryland; applicants must live within commuting distance. Some positions may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or upgrades. The approximate pay range is $112.04–$123.71 per hour, with compensation varying by qualifications, experience, and selected compensation model. The listed range excludes the employer’s 401(k) contribution. Three compensation models are available: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Its benefits include an employer 401(k) contribution, insurance coverage, professional development and certification reimbursement, eligible technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, eligible referral and retention bonuses, and paid social and team events.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.
• Live within commuting distance of the listed work location and meet the in-person work requirement.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools and administration.
• Experience with shell, Bash, and Python scripting.
• Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and open-source software.
• Experience with Spark or other stream/batch big data frameworks.
• Experience with GitLab CI and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Ansible.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience with Git.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a customer-facing operations point of contact.
• Gather and scope technical requirements and support urgent requests.
• Install, configure, and sustain software on Linux platforms.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate provisioning and configuration with Ansible.
• Deploy and monitor containerized services on Kubernetes.

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.
• Compensation model options may include bonus and/or PTO, depending on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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