Senior Infra Software Engineer – Secure, On‑Site R&D

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join its infrastructure team. The role requires developing software that supports complex research environments, integrating existing systems, and improving capabilities. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and at least one other programming language, as well as experience in software development in secure settings. A current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory for this position. Full-time on-site work in Maryland is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph required.
• Strong familiarity with software engineering practices and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for complex research environments.
• Ensure software compatibility and performance in modified systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers/researchers on complex problems.

Skills

Python

C/C++, Java, or Go

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Agile development

CI/CD tooling

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Linux

Windows

Shell scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

TCP/IP fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master's degree

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jenkins

VMware

KVM

VirtualBox

Proxmox

Job description

A technology and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join its infrastructure team. The role requires developing software that supports complex research environments, integrating existing systems, and improving capabilities. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and at least one other programming language, as well as experience in software development in secure settings. A current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory for this position. Full-time on-site work in Maryland is required.