Senior Software Integration Engineer – Ansible & GitOps Deployments

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Integration Engineer will deliver fast, secure software deployments across high-performance computing environments and lead Tier 3 escalations. The role supports environments where reliable, compliant change delivery is essential to keeping mission systems running. This is an on-site position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland; applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.

The engineer will orchestrate production configuration changes and software updates, build custom Ansible modules in Python, create release candidates, and maintain deployment pipelines. The position also includes developing automated remediation, leading root cause analysis, and writing installation guides, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.

The approximate hourly pay range is $112.04–$123.71. Compensation varies by qualifications, experience, and selected compensation model. The employer offers three models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; a Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Ansible.
• Python skills for developing custom Ansible modules.
• Experience with Docker, containerd, or Podman.
• Experience with Helm charts on Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of DevOps and GitOps practices.
• Experience with Git branching and tagging.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Must live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and work in person.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe.
• Experience with NetBox or other DCIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate configuration changes and software updates in production.
• Build custom Ansible modules in Python.
• Create release candidates and maintain deployment pipelines.
• Lead Tier 3 escalations and root cause analysis.
• Develop automated remediation.
• Write installation guides, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.

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 models may include five weeks of PTO or a bonus, depending on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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