Senior Software Integration Engineer – Mission Operations Liaison
About The Position
The Senior Software Integration Engineer serves as the primary customer-facing operations point of contact for mission customers, triaging requests, gathering and scoping technical requirements, and turning them into reliable Linux-based solutions. The role supports advanced computing and big data platforms that help mission teams process data at scale. The position is on-site in Fort Meade, Maryland, and requires applicants to live within commuting distance. Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades. The role integrates and sustains COTS, GOTS, and open-source software on Linux, supports provisioning, storage, and networking operations, automates deployments using CI/CD pipelines and Ansible, and deploys and monitors containerized services on Kubernetes.
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.
- Experience with Linux command-line tools and administration.
- Experience with Shell, Bash, and Python scripting.
- Experience with software integration, service management, and configuration management.
- 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.
- Must live within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland, and be able to work on-site.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary customer-facing operations point of contact.
- Triage customer requests and gather and scope technical requirements.
- Integrate and sustain COTS, GOTS, and open-source software on Linux.
- Support provisioning, storage, and networking operations.
- Automate deployments with CI/CD pipelines and Ansible.
- Deploy and monitor containerized services on Kubernetes.
Benefits
- 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 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 models may include five weeks of PTO, depending on the selected model and role eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
