Zero-Touch Provisioning / Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly)

Annapolis Junction, MD · Computer/Software

Zero-Touch Provisioning / Software Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Onsite (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret with Polygraph
Visa Status: U.S. Citizens only – no visa sponsorship or transfer available

Perks and Benefits

💯 100% Paid Healthcare
🌴 31 Days PTO (includes U.S. holidays)
💸 10% 401(k) contribution in every paycheck – 100% Fully Vested Immediately
🎓 Tuition reimbursement
🏦 Student loan repayment
🚀 Unlimited upskilling and career development

About the Role

Do you get excited about solving challenging problems, learning new technologies, and making a real-world impact?

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer to help design and implement innovative systems that support U.S. Government missions. You’ll be joining a high-performing, agile team working on next-generation solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. From provisioning infrastructure with zero human touch to integrating open-source and commercial software, this is a role for engineers who thrive in fast-moving, mission-critical environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in:

Developing and deploying Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) solutions
Building secure, scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms for HPC systems
Writing clean, efficient code in Python and leveraging Bash for scripting
Designing, building, and consuming REST APIs
Working with COTS and FOSS products to integrate, test, and deliver reliable systems
Supporting advanced mission systems that include:
- Real-time data platforms
- Extremely large data set manipulation
- Advanced analytics and algorithm development
- Data transport and monitoring solutions

Required Skills

Strong command-line experience using Linux CLI
Proficient in scripting with Bash and developing in Python
Experience working with SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB
Hands-on experience designing and consuming REST APIs
Familiarity with CI/CD practices using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins
Proficient with Git for version control

Desired Skills

Familiarity with messaging frameworks (Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ)
Experience with containerization tools like Docker
Knowledge of metrics and visualization tools (Grafana, Kibana)
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Ansible
Exposure to Big Data processing
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Compensation

💼 Annual salary + bonus
Full benefits included

Important Notes

This position requires Top Secret clearance with polygraph
Must be a U.S. Citizen
This role is onsite only – remote work is not available
No visa sponsorship or transfer offered

If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable software solutions that support national defense missions, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of government technology.

We do 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.

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