Software Integration Engineer

Overview

Position Title: Software Integration Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (Our Facility)

Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead

Job Type: Full‑time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary:

Seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support mission‑critical DoD systems in a high‑security environment. This role focuses on Linux system integration, AWS cloud engineering, automation, and secure system deployment across hybrid and on‑prem/cloud infrastructures.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with RHEL administration, AWS infrastructure, scripting (Bash/Python), and Ansible automation, along with demonstrated experience in system hardening and integration of secure, repeatable environments.

• Provide technical leadership as a Systems Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting system design, integration, and secure deployment activities
• Engineer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in accordance with DoD STIGs, SRGs, and security baselines
• Support and implement AWS cloud solutions (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Cloud Formation) within hybrid and on‑prem integrated environments
• Develop and maintain automation using Bash and Python scripting to support system provisioning, integration, and operational sustainment
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks for configuration management, system hardening, patching, and repeatable deployments
• Build, test, and maintain installation packages, system images, and deployment pipelines ensuring repeatability and configuration control
• Perform Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of system builds, installation procedures, and technical documentation
• Identify, document, and remediate defects in system configurations, installation processes, and deployment artifacts
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including SOPs, build guides, configuration baselines, and integration procedures
• Support continuous monitoring (Con Mon) activities, including patch management and configuration compliance
• Collaborate with ISSO and security teams to implement secure configurations and maintain system security posture across environment

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a Technical Field
  • 4 years of additional experience may substitute the degree
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level 2 Certification is required
  • Examples:
    Security+, CISSP, CASP+

Experience:

• 12 years of experience in Engineering on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity

• Intermediate RHEL administration (system services, networking, package management, SELinux, log analysis, performance tuning)
• Intermediate AWS experience, including services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
• Strong scripting expertise in Bash and Python for automation, system integration, and operational tooling
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventories, Tower/AWX preferred)
• Experience applying and remediating DISA STIGs across Linux environments
• Familiarity with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and their role in key management, encryption, and secure system architectures
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC)
• Experience troubleshooting complex, distributed systems in secure environments
• Strong understanding of system hardening and secure configuration practices
• Ability to translate security requirements into technical implementations
• Excellent communication skills supporting cross‑functional engineering teams
• Proven ability to work independently in high‑security, mission‑focused environments

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
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