Software Integration Engineer (Prime Contract)

LufCo • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support mission-critical DoD systems in a high-security environment. This role focuses on Linux system integration, AWS cloud engineering, automation, and secure system deployment across hybrid and on-prem/cloud infrastructures.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with RHEL administration, AWS infrastructure, scripting (Bash/Python), and Ansible automation, along with demonstrated experience in system hardening and integration of secure, repeatable environments.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a Technical Field
• 4 years of additional experience may substitute the degree
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level 2 Certification is required
• Examples: Security+, CISSP, CASP+
• 12 years of experience in Engineering on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Intermediate RHEL administration (system services, networking, package management, SELinux, log analysis, performance tuning)
• Intermediate AWS experience, including services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
• Strong scripting expertise in Bash and Python for automation, system integration, and operational tooling
• Hands-on experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventories, Tower/AWX preferred)
• Experience applying and remediating DISA STIGs across Linux environments
• Familiarity with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and their role in key management, encryption, and secure system architectures
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
• Experience troubleshooting complex, distributed systems in secure environments
• Strong understanding of system hardening and secure configuration practices
• Ability to translate security requirements into technical implementations
• Excellent communication skills supporting cross-functional engineering teams
• Proven ability to work independently in high-security, mission-focused environments
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as a Systems Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting system design, integration, and secure deployment activities
• Engineer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in accordance with DoD STIGs, SRGs, and security baselines
• Support and implement AWS cloud solutions (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation) within hybrid and on-prem integrated environments
• Develop and maintain automation using Bash and Python scripting to support system provisioning, integration, and operational sustainment
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management, system hardening, patching, and repeatable deployments
• Build, test, and maintain installation packages, system images, and deployment pipelines ensuring repeatability and configuration control
• Perform Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of system builds, installation procedures, and technical documentation
• Identify, document, and remediate defects in system configurations, installation processes, and deployment artifacts
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including SOPs, build guides, configuration baselines, and integration procedures
• Support continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities, including patch management and configuration compliance
• Collaborate with ISSO and security teams to implement secure configurations and maintain system security posture across environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees