OverviewPosition Title: Software Integration Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (Our Facility)
Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Summary: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.
Key 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
QualificationsEducation:- 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+
Experience:- 12 years of experience in Engineering on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity
Skills:- 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
Physical Requirements:- Ability to travel as required.
- Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.
Compensation and Benefits:- Competitive Pay: Annual salary ranges from $200,000 to $230,000. Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
- Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers
Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.
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