Job DescriptionSoftware Integration Engineer - Linux/Kubernetes - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Software Integration Engineer who will be 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 shall ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
On Call Support:Yes
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Required (must be less than seven years old)
Salary RangeThe projected compensation range is 234K-241K (annualized USD)
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements
Capabilities- Provide expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
- Ability to integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software.
- Generate documentation for the full software stack.
- Update software for sustainment support.
- Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting.
- Execute test codes for characterization of software performance.
RequirementsRequired Skills- 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 troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.)
- Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible
- Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts
- Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
- Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration
- Security +
Desired Skills- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
- Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
- CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
QualificationsBachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing,
configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
OR
The individual shall have five (5) years full time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience.
OR
An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience. A Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years experience.
BenefitsCareFirst InsuranceMedical Plans- Threeavailable medical plans-2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSAPlan ($1500 deductible)
- Halogenpays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
- CareFirstWellness Rewards Program
Dental Plan- Halogenpays 50% of the plan costs
Vision Plan- Halogenpays 100% of the plan costs
401K Retirement Plan• 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability CoveragePaid Time Off• 20 Paid Time Off Days
• 6 Federal Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays
Bonuses• Based on performance and billable hours
