Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2,Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 1

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$52 - $109•Onsite

About The Position

Wyetech is hiring a Software Engineer at Skill Level 1 or 2 to develop, configure, integrate, and sustain enterprise monitoring solutions for mission-critical systems and applications. The engineer will join an approximately five-person, cross-contract team that currently uses Zabbix and anticipates future modernization to another monitoring platform. The role is based at Wyetech’s contractor location in Columbia, Maryland, and involves collaboration with four System Administration teams and three Network Engineering teams. Core working hours are 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. The position focuses on developing Zabbix templates and configurations, dashboards, alerts, and monitoring solutions for servers, certificates, applications, and operational processes. The engineer will support deployment and troubleshooting of monitoring agents, write scripts and software components, test and document changes, and use Jira to track assigned work. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and be U.S. citizens. Candidates must meet the applicable education and experience requirements for the level submitted. For SWE1, the requirements are a related bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant Software Engineering experience, or 11 years of relevant experience with four additional years substituting for the degree. For SWE2, the requirements are a related bachelor’s degree and 14 years of relevant Software Engineering experience, or 18 years of relevant experience with four additional years substituting for the degree. The hourly pay range is $52.46–$108.87. Compensation depends on factors such as contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location; the listed range is not a guarantee. Wyetech offers retirement contributions, paid time off, voluntary benefit plans, referral bonuses, contract mobility, team-building events, and annual branded clothing orders.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph; clearance and program access must be maintained throughout employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining Zabbix monitoring solutions, including templates, dashboards, and monitoring configurations.
Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or comparable programming and scripting languages, including writing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting scripts.
Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including command-line operations, file systems, processes, and system troubleshooting.
Experience supporting software development, configuration, integration, maintenance, and testing activities.
Experience troubleshooting monitoring agent installation, configuration, communication, and data collection issues.
Ability to collaborate with Systems Administrators and Network Engineers to implement monitoring requirements.
Experience documenting software configurations, monitoring templates, technical procedures, and troubleshooting activities.
Experience tracking technical tasks and issues through Jira or a comparable ticketing system.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively on a small, mission-focused, cross-contract team.
SWE1: Either a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and seven years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; or 11 years of relevant Software Engineering experience, with four additional years of qualifying experience substituting for the bachelor’s degree.
SWE2: Either a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and 14 years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; or 18 years of relevant Software Engineering experience, with four additional years of qualifying experience substituting for the bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience configuring, developing, or maintaining monitoring tools other than Zabbix.
Experience with MaaSImpact or other enterprise infrastructure monitoring platforms.
Experience creating custom monitoring integrations, scripts, and automation workflows.
Experience developing monitoring solutions for Linux and Windows servers.
Experience supporting application performance, infrastructure health, and service availability monitoring.
Experience configuring dashboards, alerting thresholds, monitoring triggers, and notification workflows.
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and communication issues affecting monitoring agents.
Experience with Python, Java, C#, Bash, PowerShell, or comparable scripting languages.
Familiarity with network devices, server infrastructure, and enterprise application architectures.
Experience supporting monitoring platform migrations or modernization initiatives.
Experience integrating monitoring systems with external applications, APIs, or automation tools.
Familiarity with Agile development practices and collaborative software engineering environments.
Experience supporting classified or mission-critical enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance Zabbix monitoring solutions for enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical applications.
Create and maintain Zabbix templates and configure monitoring items, triggers, dashboards, alerts, and related components.
Develop monitoring solutions for hardware servers, certificates, application processes, and operational services.
Translate system and application monitoring requirements into effective configurations and improve monitoring coverage, accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
Troubleshoot monitoring data collection, agent communication, configuration, integration, permissions, and connectivity issues.
Collaborate with System Administration and Network Engineering teams to deploy, configure, validate, and troubleshoot Zabbix agents and monitoring integrations.
Create, configure, and maintain dashboards and monitoring displays that support operational visibility; refine them with technical stakeholders.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot scripts and software components for monitoring integrations, automation, data collection, system checks, and reporting.
Analyze requirements, design or modify software, integrate components, debug defects, and support software performance and functionality improvements.
Develop and execute tests for scripts, templates, integrations, and software modifications; document results and implement corrective actions.
Maintain software, monitoring, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting documentation and records.
Support evaluation and modernization of monitoring platforms, including migration planning and continuity of monitoring services.
Coordinate with the cross-contract engineering team and technical stakeholders, participate in meetings, communicate status and risks, and manage tasks through Jira.
Perform additional Software Engineering responsibilities as required to support program and mission objectives.

Benefits

Wyetech automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no employee matching requirement; contributions are fully vested from day one.
Paid time off of up to 200 hours annually, with flexibility to adjust PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Vision and dental benefits.
Life and AD&D benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts and work locations.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.