DevOps Software Engineer 4 (SWE 4)

Annapolis Junction, MD · Computer/Software

DevOps Software Engineer (SWE-4)

📍 Annapolis Junction, MD
🔒 TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Salary: $160,000 - $230,000

About the Role

We are seeking a DevOps Software Engineer (SWE-4) with a minimum of 12 years of experience and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. In this role, you will be responsible for software integration efforts and the development of secure, scalable framework solutions.

This is a mission-critical position requiring detail orientation, strong organizational skills, and excellent troubleshooting abilities. You will be expected to identify and resolve complex technical issues, manage sustainment operations, and support the delivery of innovative solutions for national security missions.

Responsibilities

Support software integration efforts across mission-critical systems.
Develop and maintain automation and infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools (e.g., Ansible).
Install, configure, and support COTS, GOTS, and FOSS software, libraries, and packages in Linux environments.
Deploy and manage Big Data frameworks and Jupyter Notebook environments.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI.
Monitor and optimize systems with Prometheus and Grafana.
Support configuration management, networking, and routine sustainment operations.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline + 12 years of relevant experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Expertise with Linux CLI and scripting (Shell, Bash, Python).
Experience with Linux administration including provisioning, storage, networking, and service management.
Strong development experience with Python and Java.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker).
Proficiency with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.
Background in Big Data platforms (Spark) and data transformation (JSON, XML, CSV, Parquet).
Experience with stream/batch Big Data processing and analytic frameworks.
Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD best practices and automation frameworks.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with automation and IaC principles.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills for production systems.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in mission-critical environments.

Benefits

We offer one of the strongest total compensation packages in the industry, including:

🏥 100% Employer-Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
💸 10% 401(k) Contribution with Zero Vesting
🏖️ 31 Days PTO + Federal Holidays
🎓 Student Loan Repayment Program
📚 Unlimited Certification Training
🏡 Remote Work & Flexible Scheduling Options
🎁 Multiple Incentive Bonuses
🤝 Team Bonding Events & Company Culture Initiatives

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.

https://www.staffed4u.com/