Software Engineer, Unix​/Linux, DevOps

Role Overview

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (On-site)
• Industry: Defence & National Security Technology

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions supporting high-performance computing environments
• Build and enhance system management tools, infrastructure services and operational software within Linux-based platforms
• Develop software modules using C/C++, Python and related technologies
• Create automation scripts and tooling to improve deployment, monitoring and operational efficiency
• Work with containerised environments and modern deployment practices
• Support software integration, testing, troubleshooting and performance optimisation
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable and secure solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and software release processes
• Work with signal processing tools, development suites and software-defined radio technologies where required
• Participate in Agile delivery environments and technical planning activities

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (NSA-issued)
• Strong software engineering experience within complex technical environments
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python development
• Experience working within Unix/Linux environments
• Strong Linux command line and scripting experience (Bash/Python)
• Knowledge of container technologies including Docker, Podman or containerd
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Lab CI and Jenkins
• Strong understanding of Git version control
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving software and infrastructure issues
• Exposure to SDR technologies, signal processing tools or message queue technologies
• Familiarity with Ansible or similar automation frameworks
• Experience with Agile, Scrum or SAFe delivery methodologies is advantageous
• Knowledge of tools such as Splunk, Net Box, Keycloak, Hashi Corp Vault, JIRA or Confluence would be beneficial

• Competitive hourly rates with bonus and signing bonus opportunities
• Flexible benefits model allowing you to tailor your package to suit your needs
• Healthcare, dental, life insurance and wellness-focused benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity to work on highly impactful, technically challenging projects
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and specialist engineering environments
• Long-term career growth within a stable and well-funded programme

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.