Software Integration Engineer (SIE) Level 4

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$170,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Wyetech is hiring a Level 4 Software Integration Engineer to integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous operating system environments. The role works in Linux environments and is responsible for Kubernetes cluster maintenance, administration, and capability development. Automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications support a large mission base, while infrastructure-as-code practices support cluster provisioning and maintenance. The engineer generates documentation for the full software stack, updates software for sustainment, performs basic Linux system administration and shell scripting, and executes test code to characterize software performance. The role also provides software product ownership for HPC tools, develops plugins for software tools, and determines the optimal or best-available HPC configuration for customer needs. Candidates must have an active TS clearance with a customer-appropriate polygraph, be U.S. citizens, and hold a C2Q certification such as Security+ or be willing to obtain a qualifying certification within six months of assignment. The stated annual salary range is $170,000–$240,000. Compensation varies based on factors including contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Wyetech describes itself as a small business founded in 2007 and highlights its retirement contribution, PTO, voluntary benefits, referral bonus eligibility, mobility among supported contracts, team events, and branded clothing orders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 10 years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous operating system environments; alternatively, five years of full-time directly related Computer Science work may substitute for the degree, with at least 10 years of demonstrable experience.
An industry-recognized professional certification may substitute for one year of experience; a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
Active TS clearance with a customer-appropriate polygraph.
U.S. citizenship and position-appropriate security clearance are required due to federal contract requirements.
Hold a Cyberspace Certification & Qualification (C2Q), such as Security+, or be willing to obtain a qualifying certification within six months of assignment.
Experience using the Linux command-line interface and Linux tool suite.
Experience developing Bash or Python scripts for task automation.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
Experience administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress, performance, networking, storage, or similar areas.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible.
Experience using Flux to deploy and manage Helm charts.
Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch between architectural paradigms.
Working knowledge of configuration management tools, web documentation, and issue tracking.

Nice To Haves

Experience with release management, including developing production deployment scripts and procedures.
Experience working in a DevOps environment using Agile principles and methodologies.
Experience with system monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
Experience developing Python and Kopf applications, such as FastAPI services, operators, and microservices, or willingness to learn.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Responsibilities

Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous operating system environments.
Maintain, administer, and develop capabilities for Kubernetes clusters in Linux environments.
Use automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications to support the mission base.
Use infrastructure-as-code practices and automation tools to provision and maintain clusters.
Generate documentation for the full software stack and update software for sustainment support.
Perform Linux system administration and shell scripting, and execute test code to characterize software performance.
Provide software product ownership for HPC tools and determine suitable HPC configurations for customer needs.
Develop software tool plugins in the languages in which the tools are written.
Troubleshoot Kubernetes workload issues, including ingress, performance, networking, and storage.
Use Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.

Benefits

Wyetech contributes the equivalent of 20% of salary to employees’ SEP IRAs.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations; employees may adjust their 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.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complementary branded clothing orders annually.