Software Development Lead

SealingTech; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Continuing education budgets

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Vacation policies

Snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, is seeking an experienced Software Development Lead to guide a team of developers in building automation to deploy new tools, features, and configurations for ESXi and Security Onion in support of fly-away kit deployments.

You will act as scrum leader, own multiple shared codebases, and work heavily within virtualization environments with a strong focus on RHEL-based Linux and VMware products.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in system automation and software development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong familiarity with Linux and virtualization (VMware).
• Extensive experience with Ansible automation.
• Experience with Defensive Cyber tools and related security products.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers building automation to deploy new tools, add features and capabilities, and configure operating systems supporting fly-away kit deployments.
• Personally perform hands on development and automation tasks as appropriate.
• Serve as scrum leader for the development team, coordinating sprint activities and connecting with requisite stakeholders.
• Own and manage multiple shared codebases, including branching strategy, code review, and version control standards.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and virtualization environments including ESXi and Security Onion.
• Deploy and integrate network tapping tools and systems within virtualization environments.
• Manage release cycles and product changes from planning through deployment.
• Write, document, and maintain processes and procedures related to architecture changes, engineering efforts, and security compliance.

Skills

Automation

Linux

Ansible

Scrum leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

VMware

Security Onion

Zeek

Splunk

Palo Alto

Podman/Docker

Job description

Location: Columbia, MD
Type: Hybrid
Travel: 15%

About Us:
Sealing Technologies, a Parsons company, innovates and delivers high-performance deployable anywhere technologies that push what's possible at the edge, enabling organizations across the globe to solve complex challenges with speed and confidence. We design, engineer, and deliver products and deployable technologies built for environments where traditional infrastructure falls short.

Position Overview:
Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company is looking for an experienced Software Development Lead to join the team. In this role, you will lead a team of developers writing automation to deploy new tools, add features and capabilities, and configure operating systems including ESXi and Security Onion in support of fly-away kit deployments. You will support projects using Ansible, bash, and Python scripting, serve in the role of a scrum leader, and own and manage multiple shared codebases. You will work heavily within virtualization environments deploying network tapping tools and systems, drawing on strong familiarity with RHEL-based Linux and VMware products. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of on site presence at least 40% of the time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of developers building automation to deploy new tools, add features and capabilities, and configure operating systems supporting fly-away kit deployments.
• Personally perform hands on development and automation tasks as appropriate.
• Serve as scrum leader for the development team, coordinating sprint activities and connecting with requisite stakeholders.
• Own and manage multiple shared codebases, including branching strategy, code review, and version control standards.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and virtualization environments including ESXi and Security Onion.
• Deploy and integrate network tapping tools and systems within virtualization environments.
• Manage release cycles and product changes from planning through deployment.
• Write, document, and maintain processes and procedures related to architecture changes, engineering efforts, and security compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• 6+ years of experience in system automation and software development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong familiarity with Linux (Red Hat/Rocky) and virtualization (VMware and containerization).
• Extensive experience with Ansible automation.
• Understanding of the function and operation of Defensive Cyber tools, including VMware, Splunk, Security Onion, Zeek, Palo Alto, and others.
• Experience with system/software version control and management.
• Experience managing release cycles and product changes.
• Experience working within a security framework for compliance and auditing.
• Understanding of L2/L3 Networking and VLANs.
• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Podman/Docker containers.
• Experience with front-end development.
• Python/PHP experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in the realm of security patching, authentication, and log retention.
• Experience working Defensive Cyber Operations within any Service Cyber Command elements or other Government organizations.

Sealing Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Working is no longer solely about the job. Here at Sealing Tech, we understand your happiness and health is vital to our success. We are innovative in our approach to cultivating balanced work environments and offer a plethora of added perks. Sealing Tech offers competitive compensation packages, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, continuing education budgets, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policies. Other perks include complimentary snacks, drinks & monthly catered lunches, and company retreats and gatherings. Plus, flexible work arrangements, pet friendly offices and quarterly merit bonuses for qualified employees. We are looking for a new member to join our team, take on challenges, be innovative and willing to grow with us. BUILD, SECURE, SOLVE.