Software Integration Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Software Integration Engineer 2 to support the integration and operation of software within high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This role focuses on mission operations infrastructure, including automation, monitoring, alerting, and resiliency of systems supporting critical workloads. The ideal candidate will support software integration efforts while troubleshooting customer use cases and ensuring reliable system performance across Linux-based environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (5 additional years of experience may substitute)
• Minimum 6 years of experience supporting software integration in Linux-based environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu) and scripting/programming (Python, Bash, C)
• Experience with automation, monitoring, and infrastructure tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Nagios/Thruk, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, integrate, and maintain COTS and GOTS software in heterogeneous environments
• Support HPC systems and applications to ensure continuous mission operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and configuration issues across Linux-based platforms
• Support infrastructure automation, monitoring, alerting, and resiliency efforts
• Assist with customer use case configuration and issue resolution
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools using Python, Bash, or C
• Utilize automation frameworks such as Salt and Ansible
• Maintain monitoring and alerting systems (Nagios/Thruk, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Use version control tools such as Git-based repositories (e.g., Gitbucket)
• Collaborate with teams using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slurm for workload management

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

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