Senior Software Engineer

MANTECH; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Senior Software Engineer in San Antonio, TX to oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-compute infrastructure. The candidate will work on Linux OS and automation, contributing to the LOS team’s standards of excellence.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, security, and scalable solutions across cloud platforms and virtualized environments. Clearable position requiring Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph; on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years OR associate’s degree with 15 years OR 20 years of relevant Software Engineering experience.
• Proficient in Linux systems and strong skills in languages such as Python, JSON, YAML, Bash.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) or HCI technologies.
• Automation tools such as Ansible and frameworks for streamlining processes.
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, ECS, EKS.
• Proficient in Git and documenting developed capabilities.
• Knowledge of applying DISA STIG standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototypes, models, or designs to innovate mission solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies to solve operational problems effectively.
• Identify capability gaps and innovate mitigations.
• Evaluate, develop, or test code and tools to meet performance goals.
• Apply computer security principles for robust mitigation of threats.
• Conduct agile DevOps via CI/CD pipelines and data models.

Skills

Linux

Python

JSON

YAML

Bash

Git

CI/CD

Documentation

DISA STIG

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years OR associate’s degree with 15 years OR 20 years (no degree requirement)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

EKS

Git

OpenStack

Red Hat Satellite

Image Builder

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Software Engineer to join our team in San Antonio, TX.
The Linux Orchestration Services (LOS) team which is the standard of excellence for all things Linux within the organization. The selected candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s cloud-compute infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Linux Operating System and automation technologies.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop prototypes, models, or conceptual designs to innovate solutions for mission requirements.
• Evaluate new and existing technologies to solve operational problems effectively.
• Identify capability gaps and innovate mitigations to address these gaps.
• Evaluate, develop, or test computer code and tools to achieve performance objectives.
• Apply computer security principles to ensure robust mitigation of various attack vectors.
• Utilize general knowledge of data models and protocols to conduct agile DevOps via Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) principles.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years OR associate’s degree with 15 years OR 20 years (no degree requirement) of relevant Software Engineering experience
• Proficient in Linux systems & Strong skills in languages such as Python, JSON, Yaml, Bash, etc.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS/Lambda, Azure, Google Cloud Provider) or Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) technologies
• Expertise in automation tools (such as Ansible) and frameworks for streamlining processes and workflows
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, ECS (Elastic Container Service), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), etc.
• Proficient in version control systems like GIT and skilled in maintaining comprehensive documentation for developed capabilities
• Knowledge of applying DISA STIG standards
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite and Red Hat Image Builder
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certificate
• Microsoft Azure products, VMWare (VSphere), OpenStack
• Experience/Knowledge of Virtual Desktop deployment and configuration automation (Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Salt, etc.)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Expertise in managing and arranging JIRA projects, backlogs, sprints.
• Postgres, JavaScript, HTML, web/frontend
  

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
  

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication