SOFTWARE INTEGRATION ENGINEER - Linux/Ansible/Python - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ID - 535
Onsite Software Integration Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, deploying and sustaining COTS/GOTS software across high-performance computing environments using Linux, Ansible, Python, Docker/Kubernetes, and GitOps pipelines, while serving as Tier 3 escalation lead. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph less than seven years old.
- Compensation
- $227K–$241K / yr
- Location
- Annapolis, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
- Experience with IaC principles and automation tools using Ansible
- Experience developing with Python to build custom Ansible modules
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, Podman
- Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in Kubernetes
- Experience with DevOps/GitOps principles, building release candidates, and maintaining/troubleshooting pipelines
- Working knowledge of Git, including branching strategies and tagging
- Experience writing comprehensive technical documentation (installation guides, run books, architectural diagrams)
- Current TS/SCI security clearance
- Polygraph required (must be less than seven years old)
- 8+ years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous OS environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5 years full-time CS work substituting for a degree (certification/Masters substitutions also allowed)
- Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting
- Ability to integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software
- Working knowledge of CM tools, web documentation, and issue tracking
Nice to have
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
- Familiarity with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
Full description
Software Integration Engineer - Linux/Ansible/Python - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance
Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Software Integration Engineer who will be responsible delivering fast, reliable, and secure software deployments across a wide range of high‑performance computing environments. In this position, the Software Integration Engineer is responsible for orchestrating and managing complex configuration changes and software updates across production systems, ensuring every phase of the delivery lifecycle adheres to the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance. Additionally, the Software Integration Engineer serves as the Tier 3 technical escalation lead, collaborating closely with Operations & Maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues. This includes conducting in‑depth root cause analysis and developing automated remediation strategies that improve system stability, prevent recurrence, and enhance long‑term operational efficiency.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
On Call Support: Yes
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Required (must be less than seven years old)
Salary Range
The projected compensation range is 227K-241K (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
LCAT Description: Provides expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
The Level III Software Integration Engineer (SIE) shall possess the following 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.