Senior Linux Systems Engineer — Python & Ansible

Akina Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 237,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Holidays

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Akina Inc. in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, seeks a Software Engineer 3 with TS/SCI - Polygraph to lead system development, define requirements, and deliver DoDAF-aligned architectures.

You will guide design, perform feasibility studies, and provide technical leadership across requirements, design, and integration activities for production systems.

Strong hands-on Linux, Python, Ansible, and containerization experience are required, with DoD security compliance and DoDAF proficiency highly valued.

Qualifications

• Linux systems administration experience with strong command-line skills.
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• Python scripting for automation tasks in enterprise environments.
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• Experience installing and supporting Linux infra and software stacks.
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• Familiarity with DoDAF, SOA, and DoD security requirements.
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• Knowledge of containerization and virtualization technologies.
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• IaC concepts and automation tooling exposure (SaltStack, Ansible).
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Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements specifications from user needs.
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• Lead design and development activities for system components.
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• Guide stakeholders and perform feasibility studies.
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• Create system architecture and design documentation.
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• Coordinate cross-discipline interfaces and program reviews.
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• Define and verify system designs against requirements.
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• Prepare DoDAF-based architecture views and SE documents.
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• Collaborate with government overseers and executives.
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• Develop and review SE documentation such as System Engineering Plans and Interface Control Documents.
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Skills

Linux administration

Python scripting

Ansible automation

DoD/DoDAF knowledge

Security compliance

IaC concepts

Docker/Podman/Containerd

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering or related field

Tools

SaltStack

Docker

Podman

Containerd

Kubernetes

Job description

Akina Inc. in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, seeks a Software Engineer 3 with TS/SCI - Polygraph to lead system development, define requirements, and deliver DoDAF-aligned architectures.

You will guide design, perform feasibility studies, and provide technical leadership across requirements, design, and integration activities for production systems.

Strong hands-on Linux, Python, Ansible, and containerization experience are required, with DoD security compliance and DoDAF proficiency highly valued.