Senior DevOps Software Engineer – Kubernetes & Linux

CTRL + LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 163,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Medical/dental/vision

Professional development

Equipment reimbursement

Bonuses

Team events

Job summary

CTRL + LLC in the Fort Meade area, MD, seeks software engineers for on-site roles supporting DoD missions. Applicants must hold TS/SCI with polygraph; Ctrl+ does not sponsor clearances. Roles involve leading mission systems with Kubernetes and Linux, plus C++/Python development.

You will build, deploy, and maintain secure satellite communications software, collaborate with stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple compensation models and PTO options.

Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience developing, deploying and administering complex systems with C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, deployment and evolution of mission systems.
• Build and administer software using C++ or Python.
• Support Kubernetes and GPU-based capabilities.
• Collaborate on requirements and stakeholder demonstrations.
• Maintain dependable satellite communications software.

Skills

C++

Python

Kubernetes

GPU technologies

Customer-facing communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Rancher/RKE2

CKA

Helm

GitOps

YAML/JSON

Job description

Work location: Fort Meade area, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Lead where software meets infrastructure. Help evolve complex mission systems, work directly with users, and bring Kubernetes and Linux expertise to deployment challenges.

The mission

Support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking and dependable operational services.

What you’ll do

• Lead development, deployment and evolution of mission systems
• Build and administer software using C++ or Python
• Support Kubernetes and GPU-based capabilities
• Collaborate on requirements and stakeholder demonstrations
• Maintain dependable satellite communications software

What you’ll bring

• 20 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Customer-facing communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Development, deployment and administration of complex systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes and GPU technologies

Preferred qualifications

• Rancher/RKE2
• Cluster lifecycle, control plane, networking, storage, security and high availability
• Helm
• CKA
• CNCF tooling
• GitOps and pipelines
• Switching, routing and VLANs
• RHEL, Rocky and EL9
• PXE and automated OS deployment
• Ansible playbooks, roles and collections
• Python, Bash and Go
• YAML/JSON
• Git and unit testing
• RF processing and application development

Compensation and flexibility

$117.69–$152.88 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Let’s connect

If this work sounds like your next chapter and you meet the clearance and local commuting requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.