Senior Cloud-Native Platform Engineer; TS​/SCI​/w Poly

TS/SCI With Polygraph Required

Job Title: Software Engineer Principal

Job Family: Software Engineering

Requisition Type: Pipeline

Clearance Level: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph (current and obtainable)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Experience: 8+ years related software engineering

Ready to build mission‑critical systems in a modern, cloud‑native environment? Bring your engineering expertise and passion for innovation to a team where your work has real impact.

• Design, develop and deploy scalable, containerized applications
• Build and maintain secure, high‑performance systems in Linux environments
• Develop automation scripts and backend services using Python (3.x) and Bash
• Work with modern container platforms including Docker and Kubernetes
• Create and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
• Integrate messaging systems such as RabbitMQ
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI)
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Ansible
• Collaborate using Git‑based workflows and modern Dev Ops practices
• Contribute to next‑generation development using Rust (experience or strong willingness to learn)

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Strong experience with:
  • Linux CLI and tools
  • Bash scripting
  • Python (3.x) development
  • No
    
    SQL databases (Mongo
    
    DB)
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • Kubernetes orchestration
  • Helm chart development
  • Git source control
  • CI/CD principles and Git Lab CI
  • Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)
• Experience with Rust or a strong aptitude & desire to learn it

• SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL)
• Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

• Work in a modern Dev Sec Ops  environment with current tools and best practices
• Build secure, scalable systems that matter
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers solving complex challenges
• Grow expertise in cloud‑native technologies and Rust development
• Make an impact in a mission‑driven organization

Likely salary range: $147,292 – $199,278, though actual compensation will depend on experience, location and contractual requirements.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA, MD, Annapolis Junction

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other standard benefits for U.S. based employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.