HPC - Software Integration Engineer - Linux, Ansible, Kubernetes 10/5/2026 Annapolis Junction, MD MD - DRA

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 226,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

401k with immediate vesting

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical

100% Vision/Dental coverage

Long Term Disability (100%)

Short Term Disability (100%)

Paid Time Off & Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Erias Ventures seeks a Software Integration Engineer to orchestrate complex deployments across HPC environments, focusing on security, reliability, and performance. You will manage configuration changes and lead escalations in Tier 3 support, collaborating with Ops & Maintenance to diagnose issues.

The role requires a Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph (within 7 years). A CS degree and 8+ years of related experience are expected, with strong Linux, Ansible, Python, and Kubernetes skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 8+ years in software integration and deployment.
• Experience with COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous OS environments.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience; alternative: 5+ years CS work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast, reliable, and secure software deployments across HPC environments.
• Orchestrate configuration changes and software updates across production systems; ensure security and compliance.
• Act as Tier 3 escalation lead; perform root cause analysis and develop automated remediation.

Skills

Linux CLI

Linux Tools

Ansible

IaC

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Git

GitOps

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

HPC - Software Integration Engineer - Linux, Ansible, Kubernetes

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a Software Integration Engineer who shall play a critical role in delivering fast, reliable, and secure software deployments across a wide range of high‑performance computing environments. In this position, the Software Integration Engineer is responsible for orchestrating and managing complex configuration changes and software updates across production systems, ensuring every phase of the delivery lifecycle adheres to the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance.

Additionally, the Software Integration Engineer serves as the Tier 3 technical escalation lead, collaborating closely with Operations & Maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues. This includes conducting in‑depth root cause analysis and developing automated remediation strategies that improve system stability, prevent recurrence, and enhance long‑term operational efficiency.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCIwith polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment or the individual shall have five (5) years full time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience or an industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience. A Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years' experience.

Required skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools using Ansible
• Experience developing with Python to develop custom Ansible modules
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, Podman
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in a Kubernetes environment
• Experience with DevOps/GitOps principles, concepts, and best practices creating release candidates for deployment, maintaining, and troubleshooting pipelines
• Working knowledge of Git, including branching strategies and tagging
• Experience developing comprehensive, high-quality technical documentation for new products and modifications such as installation guides, troubleshooting run books, and architectural diagrams

Desired skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
• Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $226,000 - $247,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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