Software Integration Engineer 2

Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance required. US citizenship is required.

About the role

The Software Integration Engineer is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. Tasking ensures platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal Kubernetes cluster performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.).
• Develop and maintain scripts using Bash and Python.
• Work with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman.
• Write, deploy, and maintain Helm Charts.
• Use Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using automation tools including Ansible.

Requirements

• 6+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools.
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman.
• Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible.
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts.
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies.
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana.
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.).
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits).
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.
• AI-powered career tool for identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility team focused on career growth.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $151,300 - $204,700. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Telecommuting options: Onsite
• Work location: USA MD Annapolis Junction