Software Integration Engineer (Mid/Senior) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly – Maryland or Utah

Software Integration Engineer (Mid/Senior) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

📍 Locations: Maryland or Utah
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)
🇺🇸 Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $100,000 – $200,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading government technology contractor is seeking Software Integration Engineers (Mid-Level and Senior-Level) to join a mission-critical Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team supporting highly secure government environments.

These positions focus on enterprise-scale monitoring, automation, software integration, operational tooling, and infrastructure reliability. Candidates will work across Linux-based environments while supporting mission operations through automation, observability, resiliency engineering, and performance optimization.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex operational challenges, automating infrastructure, and improving system reliability within highly secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

• Support mission-critical infrastructure and operational tooling.

• Improve system reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.

• Develop automation and monitoring solutions.

• Support enterprise-scale observability initiatives.

Software Integration & Deployment

• Support software integration activities across mission environments.

• Configure and troubleshoot customer-facing applications and use cases.

• Participate in infrastructure deployments and system upgrades.

• Manage software deployment workflows and integrations.

Linux Administration

• Administer and support Linux-based environments.

• Perform system maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Support multiple Linux distributions across operational environments.

Note: Candidates should expect to spend approximately 50% of their time initially performing Linux administration while becoming familiar with supported systems and environments.

Automation & Configuration Management

• Develop and maintain automation using:

• Salt

• Ansible

• Improve operational efficiency through infrastructure automation.

• Support configuration management initiatives.

Monitoring & Observability

Build and maintain monitoring solutions utilizing:

• Nagios

• Thruk

• Prometheus

• Splunk

• Grafana

Collaboration

• Partner with engineering and operations teams.

• Troubleshoot mission-critical issues.

• Improve reliability, performance, and scalability.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Security Requirements

✔ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✔ Active Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)

✔ U.S. Citizenship Required

Linux Administration Experience

Strong experience supporting one or more of:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• CentOS

• Rocky Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

• Ubuntu

Experience with:

• Linux system administration

• System troubleshooting

• Operational support

• Infrastructure maintenance

Programming & Scripting

Experience with one or more of:

• Python

• Bash

• C

Highly Desired Technical Skills

Monitoring & Observability

• Nagios

• Thruk

• Prometheus

• Splunk

• Grafana

Automation & Configuration Management

• Salt

• Ansible

Development & Collaboration Tools

• GitBucket

• Jira

• Confluence

Workload & Resource Management

• Slurm

Must-Have Requirements

Clearance

✅ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✅ Active Full Scope Polygraph

Linux Expertise

✅ Linux System Administration

✅ Linux Troubleshooting

Scripting & Automation

✅ Python, Bash, or C

Technical Skills

✅ Monitoring & Operational Support

✅ Infrastructure Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

✅ Strong Problem-Solving Skills

✅ Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Mission Environments

✅ Strong Team Collaboration Skills

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph?

2. Was your Full Scope Polygraph issued by NSA?

3. When was your most recent Full Scope Polygraph completed?

4. How many years of Linux administration experience do you have?

5. Which Linux distributions have you supported (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SLES)?

6. Which scripting or programming languages have you used professionally (Python, Bash, C)?

7. Do you have experience with monitoring platforms such as Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk?

8. Have you worked with automation tools such as Salt or Ansible?

9. Do you have experience supporting Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, or operational infrastructure environments?

10. Are you willing to work onsite full-time in Maryland or Utah?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph.

• Possess strong Linux administration skills.

• Have experience supporting enterprise monitoring and automation platforms.

• Enjoy troubleshooting highly complex operational environments.

• Be comfortable working within Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) frameworks.

• Have experience developing automation solutions and improving operational efficiency.

• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a continuous learning mindset.

• Thrive in highly collaborative mission-focused environments.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly

Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

Experience Level

Mid-Level to Senior

Linux Expertise

RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SLES

Scripting

Python, Bash, or C

Automation

Salt, Ansible

Monitoring

Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk, Grafana

Environment

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Location

Maryland or Utah

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Travel

None

Compensation

$100K – $200K

Relocation

Available

Why This Opportunity?

Mission Impact

Support highly secure government environments responsible for critical national missions.

Modern Engineering Environment

Work with leading technologies across:

• Site Reliability Engineering

• Automation

• Observability

• Linux Infrastructure

• Enterprise Monitoring

Technical Growth

Gain exposure to advanced operational tooling, large-scale monitoring environments, and infrastructure automation initiatives.

Strong Benefits Package

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 11 Federal Holidays

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Life Insurance

• STD & LTD Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

This opportunity is ideal for a Software Integration Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Linux Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Automation Engineer with an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph looking to support mission-critical government operations.

IT Project Leader | Lead IT Projects in Manufacturing & Plant Systems | Davenport, IA

Position: IT Project Leader

Location: Davenport, IA
Employment Type: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an IT Project Leader to join the North American Rolled Products Team in Bettendorf, IA. This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for manufacturing, supply chain, and plant systems, with the ability to manage complex IT environments and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• IT Environment Management:

• Oversee Davenport IT systems critical for supply chain, quality, and plant financial operations.

• Manage application integrations between plant systems and corporate IT systems.

• Team Leadership and Project Management:

• Lead production support, project deployment, and offshore development teams to ensure timely, high-quality project deliveries.

• Provide guidance to ensure the team's performance aligns with service level agreements (SLAs) and customer satisfaction targets.

• Resolve team conflicts and escalate issues as needed.

• Regularly communicate project status to stakeholders and project steering team.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all project solutions adhere to compliance standards (ITAR, DFARS, SOX, etc.).

• Proactively manage risks associated with projects.

• Budgeting and Capital Management:

• Develop and manage capital budget requests and track expenses for responsible projects.

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with business leaders to prioritize project needs and ensure resources are appropriately allocated.

• Foster strong collaboration with internal teams (procurement, finance, engineering) and third-party suppliers.

• Contribute to compliance activities such as system testing, disaster recovery, and SOX audit requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar IT project management role.

• Experience with B2B commerce partnerships and EDI deployments.

• Knowledge of multiple project management methodologies.

• U.S. person status due to ITAR compliance.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or plant financial systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in application support and operations management.

• Technical skills:

• SQL, PLSQL, COBOL, VB.Net, Java, or C#.

• Working knowledge of database query tools (SQL Developer, SQL+).

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Creative and innovative problem-solving ability.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.

• Bonus Eligible: Yes.

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate.

• Full benefits package, including health and wellness options.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader with project management experience in IT environments within manufacturing and plant operations.