Senior Software Integration Engineer – DevOps & Big Data Platforms
About The Position
The Senior Software Integration Engineer bridges mission users and engineering teams by scoping technical needs, integrating software, and keeping big data and DevOps services running smoothly. The role supports high-performance computing, DevOps tooling, and big data services that help mission teams turn data into results. The position is on-site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Applicants must live within commuting distance; regular on-site attendance is required, although limited telework may be possible for some roles. The engineer serves as a customer-facing operations point of contact, gathers and scopes requirements, and supports urgent requests. The role installs, configures, and sustains software on Linux platforms; builds and maintains CI/CD pipelines; automates provisioning and configuration with Ansible; and deploys and monitors containerized services on Kubernetes. Approximate compensation is $112.04–$123.71 per hour. The employer’s 401(k) contribution is additional. Compensation varies by qualifications, experience, and selected compensation model. The listed range spans a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO to a maximum-rate option without bonus or PTO. Three compensation models are offered: Max Rate, With Bonus, and 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. The employer describes a close-knit team approach, with its founders working on contracts alongside employees. Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Requirements
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades.
- Have 8 years of relevant experience.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge of 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.
- Live within commuting distance of the listed work location and be able to attend work in person regularly.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Medical coverage options.
- Dental coverage options.
- 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
