Software Integration Engineer (SIE) Level 4

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$170,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The Level IV Software Integration Engineer integrates, installs, configures, upgrades, compiles, and supports COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous operating system environments. The role works in Linux environments to maintain and administer Kubernetes clusters and develop capabilities using container and infrastructure automation technologies. Automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications support a large mission base, while infrastructure as code supports cluster provisioning and maintenance. The engineer documents the full software stack, updates software for sustainment, performs basic Linux administration and shell scripting, runs test code to characterize software performance, and owns HPC software tools. The role also develops plugins in the languages used by the tools and determines the best available HPC configurations for customer needs. The position requires adapting to a fast-paced environment and working across different architectural paradigms. The listed tools and services include Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, Flux, Git, Ansible, VS Code, VMware, OneView, GitLab CI/CD, FastAPI, uv, HAProxy, NGINX, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence and Jira). The position requires an active TS clearance with a customer-appropriate polygraph. U.S. citizenship and a position-appropriate security clearance are required due to federal contract requirements.

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 a heterogeneous operating system environment; alternatively, five years of full-time, directly related Computer Science work may substitute for the degree, with the same 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.
Must have a Cyberspace Certification & Qualification (C2Q), such as Security+, or be willing to obtain a qualified certification within six months of assignment.
Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools.
Experience developing Bash/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 related 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.
Active TS clearance with customer-appropriate polygraph.
U.S. citizenship and a position-appropriate security clearance are required.

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 applications, 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 and administer Kubernetes clusters in Linux environments and develop cluster capabilities.
Use automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Provision and maintain clusters using infrastructure-as-code principles and tools.
Generate documentation for the full software stack and update software for sustainment support.
Perform Linux system administration and shell scripting.
Execute test code to characterize software performance.
Provide software product ownership for HPC tools.
Develop software tool plugins in the programming language used by the tools.
Determine the optimal or best available HPC configuration for customer needs.
Work in a fast-paced environment and switch between architectural paradigms.

Benefits

SEP IRA contribution equivalent to 20% of salary.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with the option to adjust PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
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.