Software Engineer (Infrastructure Automation)

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Generous vacation policies

Snacks and monthly catered lunches

Company retreats

Pet friendly offices

Job summary

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, is hiring a Software Engineer to join our team delivering cutting-edge DCO automation solutions. You will develop Ansible-based automation, integrate hardware, and support warfighter deployments in mostly unclassified environments.

You will build an automation framework in Ansible and Python, create modules and collections, and automate networking, servers, and software across Linux systems with a focus on security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT or related field.
• 2+ years in software development, automation engineering, or related role.
• Experience writing Python and Bash with automation exposure.
• Understanding SDLC and Git version control.
• Experience configuring routers, switches, servers.
• Experience with RHEL-based Linux and CLI.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containers (VMware, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections for DCO hunt kits.
• Write Python modules and plugins to extend automation.
• Automate setup of hardware and network appliances using Ansible.
• Automate software deployment on Linux and troubleshoot issues.
• Write unit, functional, and integration tests; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with teams to create highly parameterized Ansible and integrate stack.

Skills

Python

Bash

Git

Linux CLI

Ansible

Automation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT

Tools

Ansible

VMware

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

RHEL-based Linux

Python tooling

Job description

Location

Columbia, MD

Type

Onsite

Travel

10%

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 to hire a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team of engineers delivering cutting-edge solutions. You will be performing software development, hardware integration, cybersecurity engineering, and mission support in mostly unclassified spaces in support of our warfighters.

You will be part of the development team responsible for engineering an automation framework, written primarily in Ansible and Python, that deploys Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) hunt kits to physical hardware. You will develop custom Ansible modules, roles, and collections that automate networking, server hardware, operating systems, containers, and software, building a cohesive and integrated environment for cyber defenders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections to automate the deployment of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) hunt kits.
• Write custom Ansible modules and plugins in Python to extend automation where existing modules fall short.
• Automate the setup and configuration of physical hardware and network appliances, such as servers, switches, routers, and firewalls, using Ansible.
• Automate the deployment and configuration of software on Linux systems, and troubleshoot and fix issues in the automation code.
• Write unit, functional, and integration tests for automation code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with software development teams across the company to create highly parameterized Ansible that aligns the software product stack.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development, automation engineering, or a related role
• Experience writing Python and Bash, with exposure to software or hardware automation
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and version control (e.g., Git)
• Experience configuring physical hardware (Routers, Switches, Servers)
• Experience with RHEL-based Linux distributions (RHEL, Rocky, Oracle) and the Linux command-line interface (CLI)
• Familiarity with virtualization and container platforms (e.g., VMware, Kubernetes, Docker/Podman)
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and maintain engineering processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Ansible playbooks and roles
• Professional experience developing custom Ansible modules, plugins, or collections
• Experience supporting Defensive Cyber Operations within Service Cyber Command elements or other U.S. Government organizations
• Experience with defensive cyber tools such as Security Onion, Splunk, Elastic, Zeek, pfSense, and related platforms
• Ansible certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation)
• CompTIA Linux+
• Secret security clearance or ability to get it is preferred

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.