Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for this position.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Eligibility to acquire a Secret security clearance is required.
- Minimum of four years of professional experience in software engineering or related roles.
- Proven experience using GitLab and at least one build automation tool.
- Demonstrated background in writing unit and functional tests.
- Understanding of core security concepts such as least privilege, authentication, authorization, confidentiality, and data integrity.
Nice to Have
- Experience managing virtual machine workloads in Kubernetes using KubeVirt.
- Proficiency with Ansible; Python knowledge is beneficial but not required.
- Background deploying applications on bare-metal or specialized server hardware outside standard cloud or data center setups.
- Exposure to cybersecurity monitoring tools like Splunk or Security Onion.
- Work history in Federal or Department of Defense settings, including adherence to STIGs and system hardening.
- Hands-on Linux administration across multiple distributions, covering networking, storage, and services.
- Familiarity with JIRA, GitHub, and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong communication skills for explaining technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of software packaging systems and Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits packages
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings contributions
- Budgets for ongoing professional development
- Reimbursement for tuition expenses
- Flexible work hours
- Generous paid time off policies
- Free snacks, beverages, and monthly catered meals
- Organized company retreats and team events
- Adaptable work environment with remote options
- Pet-friendly office locations
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses for eligible staff
Compensation
Competitive compensation packages
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Columbia, MD
Required
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- 4+ years of professional experience.
- Experience with GitLab and at least one build tool.
- Familiarity with unit testing and functional test development.
- Working knowledge of security principles, including least privilege, authorization, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.
Preferred
- Experience with KubeVirt or managing VM-based workloads within Kubernetes.
- Experience with Ansible, Python not necessary but preferred.
- Experience deploying software to bare-metal or custom server hardware outside of traditional data center or cloud environments.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling or security operations platforms such as Splunk and/or Security Onion.
- Experience working in Federal or DoD environments, including STIG compliance and system hardening practices.
- Familiarity with Linux system administration skills, including networking, storage, and service management across multiple distributions.
- Familiarity with JIRA, GitHub, and Agile processes.
- Ability to describe technical processes to technical and non-technical personnel.
- Knowledge of Package management and RMF processes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Continuing education budgets
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- Generous vacation policies
- Complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches
- Company retreats and gatherings
- Flexible work arrangements
- Pet friendly offices
- Quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Columbia, MD
Other
- Travel: 15%
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Pet friendly offices
- Quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees
