Senior DevOps Engineer: Kubernetes, Linux & Automation

Independent Software, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software seeks a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3 to support development, deployment, and administration of mission-critical systems for satellite communications. The role blends software engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, and infrastructure automation to meet user requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, GPU technologies, and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 20 years of software engineering experience, or 24 years substitute.
• Deep experience in software engineering and DevOps practices.
• Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• CI/CD, GitOps workflows, and automation experience.
• Ansible or similar automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and sustain mission-critical software and infrastructure solutions.
• Develop software and automation using C++ and/or Python.
• Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Support containerized applications, cluster networking, storage, monitoring, and security.
• Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible, Bash, Python, and Git-based workflows.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and secure Linux environments (RHEL/ Rocky).
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Troubleshoot networking, software, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with customers and engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support GPU technologies and satellite/RF-related applications.

Skills

DevOps experience

C++/Python

Linux administration

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Ansible automation

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Twenty (20) years experience

Alternative: 24 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Bash

Go

Job description

Independent Software seeks a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3 to support development, deployment, and administration of mission-critical systems for satellite communications. The role blends software engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, and infrastructure automation to meet user requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, GPU technologies, and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational needs.