Lead DevOps Software Engineer – Kubernetes & RF Systems

Work location: Fort Meade, MD Work arrangement: On-site Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered. Location & In-Person Requirement All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions. Your next challenge Lead development, deployment and evolution of mission-critical communications systems in a highly customer-facing role. The mission Develop, deploy and administer complex systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes and GPU technologies for satellite communications. What you’ll do

• Design, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters with Rancher and RKE2
• Configure high availability, networking, storage and security
• Automate OS deployment and configuration with Ansible
• Build GitOps pipelines and deployments
• Develop in C++ or Python and support RF data processing
• Gather requirements and present to stakeholders What you’ll bring
• 20 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Kubernetes cluster design and lifecycle management
• Rancher and RKE2
• Kubernetes security: RBAC, secrets and certificates
• Helm and CNCF tools
• DevOps, GitOps and pipelines
• Advanced RHEL/Rocky Linux, hardening and PXE boot
• Ansible playbooks, roles and collections
• Python and Bash scripting
• Switching, routing and VLANs
• Stakeholder communication Preferred qualifications
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Go
• RF data processing and application development
• GPU technologies Compensation and flexibility Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility. Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events Let’s connect If this work sounds like your next chapter and you meet the clearance and local commuting requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with a resume that highlights your relevant experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.