Software Engineer - Openstack​/Linux​/Python TS​/SCI w​/Poly Clearance

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Open Stack/Linux/Python - 19+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ES

Posted On 05/28/2026

Technology

Work Experience 10-15 Years

238K - 245K

City Laurel

State/Province Maryland

20724

Software Engineer
-Open Stack/Linux/Python-19+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required

Halogen Engineering is looking for a Software/Data Engineer who will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements; review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements; and document test results. You will also utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the environment. You will provide specific input to the software components of system design to include the use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) / Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development.

You will also develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.

Location: Laurel, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required

Salary Range

The projected compensation range for this position is 238K - 245K (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.

Required Skills

• Experience designing, deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Open Stack and other comparable platforms
• Strong Linux and Python background
• Understanding of IT management and operations

Desired Skills

• Excellent oral, written, organizational and communications skills
• Broad experience in system engineering disciplines.
• Develop Operations
• Experience using network automation tools
• Cloud security and operations familiarity
• Power Shell familiarity
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect a plus

Qualifications

• Nineteen (19) years of demonstrated experience in Software Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university

OR

• Twenty (20) years of experience in Software Engineering with a High School Diploma or GED

OR

• Eighteen (18) years of experience in Software Engineering with a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university

OR

• Fourteen (14) years of experience in Software Engineering with a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or appropriate field from an accredited college or university.

Medical Plans

• Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
• Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
• Care First Wellness Rewards Program

• Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

• Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.