SOFTWARE INTEGRATION ENGINEER - Linux/Scripting/Kubernetes - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ID - 544

Software Integration Engineer - Linux/Scripting/Kubernetes - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Software Integration Engineer who will be responsible for working in Linux environments to perform Kubernetes cluster maintenance, administration, and capability development. Tools and Services include Kubernetes, Docker, PodMan, Helm, Flux, Git, Ansible, VS Code, VMWare, OneView, GitLab CI/CD, FastAPI, uv, HAProxy, NGINX, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira). The MYSTICPOTIONS team delivers the Platform-as-a-Service component of the CASA Compute Environment (CEE) which provides secure, multi-tenant, performant and highly available Kubernetes clusters. Use of automated deployment, scaling and management of containerized applications is required to support its large mission base. Knowledge of IaC is required to support provisioning and maintenance of the clusters.

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

On Call Support: Yes

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required

Salary Range

The projected compensation range is 246K - 253K (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

• 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.
• Provide software product ownership for HPC tools.
• Working knowledge of CM tools, web documentation, and issue tracking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch between various architectural paradigms.
• Develop software tool plugins in the language in which the tools are written.
• Determine the optimal, or best available, HPC configuration for customer needs.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python for task automation
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Experience administration 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 using Flux to deploy and manage Helm Charts
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Candidates applying for this position must have a Cyberspace Certification & Qualification (C2Q) (e.g., Security+) or be willing to obtain a qualified certification within six months of assignment.

Desired Skills

• Experience developing within the eVo environment and transfer of artifacts to the customer’s network
• Experience with release management to include developing production deployment scripts and procedures
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python and Kopf applications (FastAPI, operators, microservices, etc.)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least ten (10) 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 ten (10) years of demonstrable experience.

OR

• An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience.

OR

• A Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years experience.

Benefits

CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

• Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
• Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
• CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program

Dental Plan

• Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

• Halogen pays 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 Coverage

Paid Time Off

· 20 Paid Time Off Days

· 6 Federal Holidays

· 5 Floating Holidays

Bonuses

· Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.