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  • Assistant VP, Windows Server Engineer

    $150K — $160K *Jefferson, MD (Frederick County)In-Person
    Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing critical technology infrastructure, providing technical support, and automating solutions to enhance performance while minimizing operational disruptions.
    Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; 5+ years experience in Windows Server management.
  • Senior DevOps Engineer

    $106K — $171K *Columbia, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Champion innovation in DevSecOps by designing and maintaining robust toolchains, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure for a Salesforce-based platform, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across AWS and Microsoft environments.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 8+ years DevSecOps; AWS/cloud experience; security tools.
  • Infrastructure Management-VMWare Lead - Senior

    $120K — $150K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax City County)In-Person
    Oversee the operational management of VMware virtualization environments, enhancing service delivery through optimal configurations, high-availability solutions, and robust disaster recovery strategies while mentoring technical teams to ensure compliance.
    Requirements: Clearance required, 8-10 yrs experience, Master's/Ph.D in relevant field, certs required.
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    Systems Architect - Infrastructure

    $120K — $150K *Bethesda, MD (Montgomery County)In-Person
    Pioneer the design and execution of secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers advanced analytics and machine learning solutions while ensuring reliability and performance across cloud or hybrid environments.
    Requirements: Senior infrastructure engineering experience; expertise in cloud; IaC tools.
  • Software & Platform Engineer

    $100K — $130K *Mclean, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Drive innovative cloud solutions by combining software engineering with architectural expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop maintainable, scalable applications while leveraging modern cloud platforms and tools.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science, 7+ years experience, strong coding skills in Python, Java, cloud knowledge.
  • Cleared Senior Systems Engineer (DevOps)

    $120K — $150K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Lead the charge in systems engineering by applying your expertise across the full life cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and produce essential documentation while fostering relationships that drive mission success.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance, 20 years experience, Bachelor's degree required.
  • Cleared Senior Systems Engineer (DevOps)

    $120K — $150K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Empower projects as a Senior Systems Engineer, leading end-to-end systems engineering efforts, collaborating with teams, and engaging stakeholders to drive mission success while ensuring thorough documentation and requirement refinement.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance, 20 yrs exp in systems engineering, degree or 4 yrs exp.
  • Systems Engineer

    $135K — $150K *Arlington, VA (Arlington County)In-Person
    Lead the charge in optimizing endpoint security engineering by designing and maintaining secure workstation images, implementing robust patch management, and enhancing device lifecycle efficiency in a highly governed IT environment.
    Requirements: Active Top Secret Clearance, 8 yrs IT/Cybersecurity, Win/Mac image engineering.
  • Software Engineer / Containers / Kubernetes

    $100K — $130K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Optimize mission-critical software applications by developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting services across various technologies while ensuring stability and integration for future enhancements.
    Requirements: Top Secret clearance, US work authorization, Linux, Bash, Python, Rust, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Git.
  • Principal Architect, Infrastructure

    $130K — $180K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Lead the charge in cloud transformation initiatives, serving as a principal architect who provides technical oversight and innovative solutions for client projects, ensuring seamless delivery and mentoring team members in a remote environment.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree, experience with cloud architecture, GCP, DevSecOps.
  • Cloud Solutions Architect

    $100K — $140K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Lead the charge in IT integration and program management, ensuring seamless execution of enterprise collaborations across various strategic initiatives, enhancing capabilities in areas like HR, finance, medical, and more to meet executive priorities.
    Requirements: US Citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, degree, IT program management experience.
  • Critical Facilities Engineer, NA

    Manage and enhance the operation of critical data center systems to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to maintain top-tier facilities while delivering exceptional customer service and technical support.
    Requirements: 1+ years in industrial electrical mechanical systems; reliable transport; background check.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

    $150K — $170K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by building, scaling, and securing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, improve processes, and support rapid deployment in a dynamic, cloud-based environment.
    Requirements: 5+ years in DevOps/Cloud roles; expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Docker.
  • Software Engineer (DevOps & Data Platforms)

    Lead the charge in enhancing mission-critical BI platforms by applying SRE principles, developing analytics workflows, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful insights and robust, scalable data solutions.
    Requirements: B.S. in technical field; 12 years software dev; Java, Python; SRE principles.
  • Systems Engineer - Service Catalog

    Contribute to the engineering and automation of a robust Service Catalog framework, integrating financial and operational data across Unclassified to Top Secret environments to enhance AI-driven military operations and ensure enterprise transparency.
    Requirements: Secret clearance; 3+ years in systems engineering or IT service management.
  • Kubernetes Platform Engineer

    $102K — $154K *Reston, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, securing, and optimizing advanced Kubernetes solutions. Lead impactful automation initiatives and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and performance across the enterprise environment.
    Requirements: 5+ years infrastructure experience, 3+ years Kubernetes, Azure skills, troubleshooting.
  • Kubernetes Platform Engineer

    $102K — $154K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Drive innovative Kubernetes solutions by configuring and securing AKS platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance infrastructure, deliver operational excellence, and mentor peers while ensuring top-tier reliability and user experience.
    Requirements: 5+ years of infra dev, 3+ years of Kubernetes, strong AKS experience required.
  • Devops Engineer

    $90K — $130K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Unlock potential by engineering automation tools to sustain High Performance Computing systems, leveraging Linux, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices to achieve an efficient, high-performance environment.
    Requirements: Top Secret clearance, polygraph, Linux, Bash/Python, Kubernetes expertise.
  • SME Cloud Engineer

    $170K — $218K *Alexandria, VA (Alexandria City County)In-Person
    Lead multi-cloud engineering projects, ensuring seamless integration and automation of enterprise systems for critical infrastructure supporting USCG operations. Drive innovation in cloud architecture, enhancing operational resiliency and compliance.
    Requirements: 12+ years experience; cloud engineering certs; Azure & AWS expertise; scripting skills.
  • Software Engineer - Infrastructure

    $120K — $150K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Accelerate progress at scaling robust infrastructure to support reliable, efficient mortgage services. Join a dynamic team committed to building tools that enhance engineering velocity and platform reliability for the cloud environment.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree; strong programming, Kubernetes, cloud provider experience.
  • Systems Engineer - Service Catalog

    $90K — $120K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Engineer and sustain a robust Core Integration Service Catalog for the War Data Platform, automating workflows and enhancing financial transparency across Unclassified to Top Secret environments. Drive mission-aligned decision-making and collaboration.
    Requirements: Current Secret clearance; 3 years in systems engineering or IT service management.
  • Software Engineer

    $132K — $177K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Architect modern services that enhance a critical production platform while ensuring stability and reliability of legacy systems through careful, incremental modernization and pragmatic engineering practices.
    Requirements: 7-10+ years in software engineering; experience with microservices, AWS, CI/CD.
  • System Engineer

    $90K — $130K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Drive innovation in acquisition systems engineering to enhance national security capabilities through strategic planning, prototype acquisition, and integrated program management.
    Requirements: TS/SCI with Poly, 10-12 years exp. with BS/BA, DoD/IC support experience.
  • Platform / DevSecOps Lead

    $120K — $150K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Lead the development and execution of innovative DevSecOps strategies, optimizing secure automated solutions for Air Force IT systems while collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure high-performance deliveries.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in IT/Engineering; 5-7 years experience; GitLab CI/CD expertise.
  • System Engineer

    $90K — $130K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Join a team that's transforming national security by developing acquisition strategies and ensuring successful program implementation through innovative engineering and collaboration with government and contractor teams.
    Requirements: Technical degree + 5+ years in DoD/IC; TS/SCI clearance; IC experience.
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Assistant VP, Windows Server Engineer

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