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.

Systems Analyst III | Mainframe, Windows, UNIX | Reno, NV | $103K–$122K + Relocation

💻 Systems Analyst 3

📍 Reno, NV | In-Office with Flexibility
💼 Mid-Senior Level | Full-Time
💲 Compensation: $103,800 – $122,000 (confidential if posted externally)
🚚 Relocation: Possible for ideal candidate
❌ Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🎯 Role Overview

We’re seeking a Systems Analyst 3 to play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing enterprise systems across Mainframe, Windows, and UNIX environments. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and support systems while ensuring operational efficiency, security, and scalability. You’ll have the opportunity to evaluate new technologies, guide best practices, and provide mentorship while tackling complex technical challenges.

This position is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and a passion for system reliability who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Install, upgrade, and maintain operating systems, applications, hardware, and peripheral equipment.

• Operational Support: Troubleshoot complex technical issues, oversee system performance, and ensure backup and recovery processes are reliable.

• Security: Implement and monitor policies that safeguard systems from unauthorized access or data loss.

• Optimization: Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and recommend changes to improve system utilization and capacity.

• Technology Evaluation: Research, recommend, and implement software packages, hardware upgrades, and network enhancements.

• Collaboration: Interface with user communities to understand requirements and deliver solutions that support business operations.

• Documentation & Training: Develop process documentation and provide guidance to less experienced technicians.

• Project Support: Provide technical input for planning, testing, and deploying new solutions and upgrades.

✅ Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience – 4+ additional years without degree).

• Experience: 5+ years supporting Mainframe, Windows, or UNIX operating systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities concurrently.

🌟 Nice to Have

• Experience mentoring junior team members.

• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale system improvements.

📌 Why This Role?

This is a chance to shape enterprise-level system performance in the energy/utilities sector. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, drive meaningful improvements, and enjoy the balance of independent problem-solving and team collaboration—all while working in a supportive environment with flexibility and growth opportunities.