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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.

 

System Administrator (Mid/Senior) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly – Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT

System Administrator (Mid/Senior) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

📍 Locations: Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT
🏢 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 System Administrators (Mid-Level and Senior-Level) to support mission-critical operations across highly secure environments in Maryland and Utah.

These positions support high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, mission operations sustainment, and complex Linux-based enterprise environments. Candidates may come from Linux System Administration, Platform Engineering, Storage Engineering, or Network Engineering backgrounds, but all team members are expected to perform core Linux administration responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for cleared professionals who enjoy solving complex technical problems and supporting some of the nation's most critical missions.

Key Responsibilities

Linux System Administration

  • Install, configure, and administer Linux operating systems.

  • Manage system resources, file systems, and networking services.

  • Perform operating system maintenance, upgrades, and patching.

  • Support software installation, compilation, and configuration.

Operations & Infrastructure Support

  • Monitor mission-critical systems and infrastructure.

  • Troubleshoot operating system and application issues.

  • Maintain system reliability, availability, and performance.

  • Participate in operational sustainment activities.

Automation & Configuration Management

  • Develop and maintain Bash scripts.

  • Support infrastructure automation initiatives.

  • Contribute to configuration management processes.

  • Improve operational efficiency through automation.

Collaboration & Troubleshooting

  • Work closely with engineering and operations teams.

  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues.

  • Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting methodologies.

  • Participate in system upgrades and maintenance windows.

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

Required expertise with:

  • Linux installation and configuration

  • File system administration

  • TCP/IP networking

  • Operating system troubleshooting

  • Application troubleshooting

  • Bash scripting

  • Software compilation and installation

Preferred Technical Experience

High Performance Computing (HPC)

  • HPC environments

  • Large-scale enterprise infrastructure

  • Mission-critical computing systems

Monitoring & Operations Tools

  • Jira

  • Confluence

  • Grafana

  • Prometheus

  • Nagios

  • Slurm

  • Git

  • Salt

  • Ansible

Storage Engineering Experience (Preferred)

Candidates with storage engineering backgrounds are highly desirable.

Experience with:

  • Lustre File System

  • DDN Exascaler

  • Storage fabrics

  • Storage architecture

  • Performance tuning

  • Storage optimization

Emerging Storage Technologies

Exposure to:

  • E1000 Storage Systems

  • Elastic Storage Nodes (ESNs)

  • DAOS

  • Weka Data Platform

Network Engineering Experience (Preferred)

Experience with:

  • TCP/IP Networking

  • Enterprise Routing & Switching

  • Storage Networking

Preferred vendor experience:

  • Cisco

  • Juniper

  • Arista

High-Speed Networking

  • InfiniBand

  • Slingshot

Performance & Benchmarking Tools

Experience with one or more of:

  • IOR

  • iperf

  • FIO

  • lnet_selftest

Must-Have Requirements

Clearance

✅ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✅ Active Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)

Linux Administration

✅ Linux System Administration Experience

✅ Bash Scripting

✅ TCP/IP Networking

✅ OS & Application Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

✅ Strong Analytical Skills

✅ Strong Troubleshooting Ability

✅ Ability to Work Independently

✅ 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, etc.)?

  6. Do you have experience with Bash scripting and automation?

  7. Have you supported large-scale enterprise or HPC environments?

  8. Do you have experience with storage technologies such as Lustre, DDN, DAOS, or Weka?

  9. Do you have networking experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, InfiniBand, or Slingshot?

  10. Are you willing to work onsite full-time in either Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph.

  • Have strong Linux administration experience.

  • Thrive in highly customized, mission-critical environments.

  • Enjoy troubleshooting complex technical challenges.

  • Demonstrate curiosity and continuous learning.

  • Be comfortable supporting storage, networking, or platform infrastructure.

  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Work effectively both independently and within collaborative engineering teams.

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

Bash

Environment

Mission-Critical / HPC

Location

Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Travel

None

Compensation

$100K – $200K

Relocation

Available

Why This Opportunity?

Mission Impact

Support highly classified systems critical to national security operations.

Technical Challenge

Work in complex, large-scale Linux and HPC environments that demand advanced troubleshooting and engineering skills.

Career Growth

Gain exposure to cutting-edge storage, networking, automation, and high-performance computing technologies.

Excellent Benefits

  • 3 Weeks PTO

  • 11 Federal Holidays

  • Medical & Dental Coverage

  • Life Insurance

  • STD & LTD Coverage

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Long-Term Career Stability

This opportunity is ideal for a Linux System Administrator, Platform Engineer, Storage Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, HPC Administrator, Network Engineer, or Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph looking to support highly impactful government missions.

 

Senior DevOps / Linux Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Onsite, St. Louis MO)

DevOps / Linux Systems Engineer (Senior) – Top Secret Clearance Required

📍 Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Onsite Only)
🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
🔐 Clearance: Top Secret (CI Poly required upon hire)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role

This is a mission-critical DevOps / Linux Systems Engineering role supporting highly secure, operational cloud and on-premise geospatial systems. You’ll take a technical leadership position within a mission operations team responsible for sustaining and evolving classified environments used by government stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an experienced Linux-focused DevOps Engineer who thrives in secure, high-stakes environments and enjoys owning system reliability, automation, security hardening, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead system changes, upgrades, and continuous improvements across secure on-prem and AWS environments

  • Serve as a technical escalation point, working directly with government and contractor stakeholders

  • Proactively monitor system health and perform advanced diagnostics and remediation

  • Deploy security patches, STIGs, and bug fixes across test and production environments

  • Build, manage, and automate AWS-based Linux systems

  • Maintain and update critical databases and operational datasets

  • Author and maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides

  • Respond to security findings and compliance reports with speed and precision

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Clearance with willingness to sit for a CI Polygraph

  • CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience
    (or Master’s with 6–10 years)

  • Advanced Linux administration experience (RHEL 7+)

  • Strong AWS / cloud automation experience (must-have)

  • Hands-on experience building, patching, and STIG’ing Linux servers

  • Experience with Windows Server administration

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly Desired Skills

  • Ansible playbooks and infrastructure automation

  • AWS automation tooling and scripting

  • Experience with:

    • ArcGIS / ESRI deployments

    • RDS and SQL technologies

    • Apache NiFi

    • Python (including ML-related workflows)

    • Tomcat

  • Familiarity with IC cloud architecture methodologies

  • Team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

  • AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, etc.)

Ideal Candidate

  • Senior-level Linux Systems Engineer with strong DevOps instincts

  • Proven experience automating AWS infrastructure in secure environments

  • Comfortable owning system lifecycle: build → secure → operate → sustain

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident operating in classified settings

  • Security+ certified and CI Poly-ready

Benefits & Perks

  • 3 weeks paid time off

  • 11 Federal holidays

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage

  • Short & long-term disability

  • Life insurance & AD&D

  • 401(k) with up to 4% match (immediate vesting)

  • End-of-year profit sharing

  • Relocation assistance

  • Ongoing technical training & certifications

Additional Information

  • Security Clearance Required: Yes

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Travel: None

 

Senior Security Specialist | HSM & Encryption Key Management | Pittsburgh, PA | $120K–$160K + Hybrid

🔐 Senior Security Specialist – HSM & Encryption Key Management

📍 Pittsburgh, PA | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite / 3 Remote)
💼 Mid–Senior Level | Full-Time | Immediate Start

💲 Base Salary: $120,000 – $160,000
🏡 Hybrid Schedule: 2 days in-office or as needed for critical operations
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Supported
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a top-tier financial organization as a Senior Security Specialist, leading enterprise-wide initiatives in encryption key management, HSM lifecycle operations, and cryptographic security.

This is a pivotal role for a hands-on technical expert passionate about cryptography, encryption algorithms, and key lifecycle management. You’ll be at the forefront of protecting critical enterprise assets by designing and managing secure encryption frameworks, performing key ceremonies, and maintaining compliance within a highly regulated industry.

If you’re seeking a challenging role where you’ll directly influence enterprise security architecture and cryptographic strategy — this is it.

🧭 What You’ll Do

🧩 Encryption & Key Management

  • Design, develop, and implement enterprise encryption solutions and HSM frameworks.

  • Lead HSM lifecycle activities, including initialization, configuration, upgrades, and decommissioning.

  • Manage encryption key lifecycle processes — including generation, rotation, backup, and destruction.

  • Oversee key ceremonies, dual control, and chain-of-custody procedures to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

🔒 Security Operations & Risk Mitigation

  • Provide subject matter expertise on encryption technologies and cryptographic controls.

  • Develop and maintain secure room operations, documentation, and procedural guidelines.

  • Evaluate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions aligned with enterprise security frameworks.

  • Support compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.

🧠 Technical Leadership

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cryptographic solutions into enterprise systems.

  • Advise on the impact of new standards, policies, and technologies on existing security solutions.

  • Mentor junior security professionals, sharing expertise in cryptography and secure key management.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively strengthen security posture.

⚙️ What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or relevant certifications preferred).

  • 8+ years of experience in security engineering or cryptographic key management, ideally within a highly regulated or banking environment.

  • Deep experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales Network HSM, nShield, and Cloud HSM solutions.

  • Strong understanding of encryption algorithms, cryptographic principles, and key management lifecycle.

  • Familiarity with Aruba, Aravo, Thales CipherTrust Manager, or Oracle Key Vault a plus.

  • Knowledge of BYOK / HYOK integrations across Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred.

  • Hands-on experience with scripting, automation, and analytics tools such as PowerBI, Dynatrace, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.

  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

🧩 Ideal Candidate

  • Brings physical HSM management experience (PED-based operations).

  • Comfortable leading key ceremonies and secure chain-of-custody processes.

  • Excels in both technical execution and process oversight.

  • Demonstrates composure and attention to detail in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Employee Assistance Programs

  • Ongoing professional development and certification support

  • Hybrid flexibility with occasional on-site collaboration

🧭 Interview Process

1️⃣ Introductory call with Talent Partner
2️⃣ Technical Interview with Security Leadership
3️⃣ Final round with Enterprise Security Team

🌍 Why Join

Step into a mission-critical security role that directly safeguards enterprise data and digital infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with top cybersecurity experts, leverage leading-edge cryptographic technologies, and help shape the organization’s encryption strategy for years to come.

This is your opportunity to own the encryption key lifecycle, drive innovation in HSM management, and make a tangible impact in a world-class enterprise security environment.

 

 

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