DevOps Software Engineer, Level 3
Fort Meade, MD - USA
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Job Summary
At Independent Software as a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3 you will support the development deployment and administration of complex mission-critical systems. This highly customer-facing role combines software engineering DevOps Kubernetes Linux and infrastructure automation in support of satellite communications systems.
You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions using C or Python Kubernetes GPU technologies and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational and user requirements.
- Develop deploy and sustain mission-critical software and infrastructure solutions
- Develop software and automation using C and/or Python
- Design deploy configure and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments
- Support containerized applications cluster networking storage monitoring and security
- Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible Bash Python and Git-based workflows
- Configure troubleshoot and secure Linux environments including RHEL and Rocky Linux
- Support CI/CD pipelines GitOps workflows and automated testing
- Troubleshoot networking software infrastructure and deployment issues
- Collaborate directly with customers and engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
- Support GPU technologies and satellite/RF-related applications
- Strong Software Engineering and/or DevOps experience
- Development experience with C and/or Python
- Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Experience with DevOps Git-based workflows CI/CD and automation
- Experience with Ansible and/or similar automation technologies
- Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills
- Rancher and RKE2
- Kubernetes cluster design lifecycle management networking storage security and high availability
- Helm and CNCF technologies
- CKA certification
- Ansible playbook and role development
- Bash Go YAML and JSON
- GPU technologies
- Networking including switching routing and VLANs
- PXE boot and automated OS deployment
- RF data processing RF application development and/or satellite communications experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus twenty (20) years of relevant Software Engineering experience; OR
- Twenty-four (24) years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree.
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
Why Choose Independent Software:
At Independent Software our people are the mission. Weve built a company around collaboration integrity and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow succeed and thrive.
When you join us you will:
- Support critical national security missions that matter
- Be part of a close-knit employee-first culture where your voice is heard
- Expand your skills through ongoing training mentorship and career development
- Enjoy competitive compensation generous benefits and work-life balance
Ready to take the next step in your career Join us and be part of something bigger.
Apply today.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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