Software Engineer IV

FLASH Technology Group; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 179,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match - VESTSIM

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

FLASH Technology Group in Laurel, MD is seeking an Application Engineer IV with active TS/SCI and polygraph to support Linux VM environments and DevOps tasks. The role involves hands-on management of VMs, Kubernetes clusters, and automation tooling within secure federal contracting settings.

You will collaborate with development teams to deploy, monitor, and harden systems, respond to incidents, and implement security and compliance controls across OpenStack, AWS, and on-prem platforms.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting experience with VM, app logs, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong Linux skills (RHEL 8/9).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher for container workloads.
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools.
• Working knowledge of Ansible for automation.
• Hands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS.
• Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network issues in Linux.
• Experience applying security hardening (STIG, SSP) and maintaining compliance docs.
• Experience with network flow monitoring tools.
• Active Security+ certification.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Server Certificate life cycle management and VM health monitoring across platforms.
• Manage production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters.
• Maintain Ansible playbooks and monitor clusters via Rancher or Kubernetes commands.
• Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters.
• Support Apache NiFi deployments and resolve connectivity issues.
• Manage certificate lifecycle and ensure security/compliance standards (STIG/SSP).
• Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening via YUM.
• Collaborate with development and end users for operational support and complex builds.
• Analyze logs and diagnose VM/container/application performance issues.

Skills

Linux systems

Kubernetes

Docker

Rancher

Ansible

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

US citizenship

Security+ certification

Tools

OpenStack

VMware

AWS

Job description

Application Engineer IV! Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with a company that values your technical ambition?

Join us and experience a company where your contributions truly make a difference!

Description

• Work across multiple hosting platforms supporting Linux VMs. This position allows you to learn about the product as well as dive deep into area of VM Management/DevOps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements
• Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs - stand‑alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster – across multiple hosting platforms
• Maintain Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitor the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or Kubernetes commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth. Administer, secure, and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across multiple cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS)
• Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health through Rancher or Kubernetes
• Support Apache NiFi deployments—performing configuration updates, monitoring dataflows, and resolving connectivity or resource‑related issues
• Manage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI), ensuring systems meet current security and compliance standards (STIG/SSP)
• Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories
• Work directly with development teams and end users to deliver operational support ranging from basic configuration changes to complex cluster builds
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes of VM, container, or application‑level problems

Required Qualifications

• Troubleshooting experience (VM & application logs & tracking down sources/causes of VM or application issues)
• Strong Linux skills (RHEL 8/9)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher for containerized workloads
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools
• Working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management
• Hands‑on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS
• Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network‑related issues in Linux environments
• Experience applying security hardening (STIG, STE/STN) and maintaining compliance documentation (SSP)
• Experience with network flow monitoring tools
• Active Security + Certification
• Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs
• Must be a US Citizen

Desired Qualifications

• RedHat certification
• Knowledge of Python
• MongoDB, Kubernetes (Docker)
• Familiar with Riverbed Technology

Salary varies based on Years of experience: $179,000-$210,000

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% company match - VESTS IMMEDIATELY
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Complimentary Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Referral bonuses
• And more!

At Flash Technology Group, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well‑being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. We’re committed to your growth and happiness!

Flash Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.