Software Engineer - Senior - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability insurance

Annual training reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A defense contracting firm located in Maryland is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph along with at least eight years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include utilizing infrastructure as code, collaborating in a fast-paced environment, and working with various tools like Terraform and Ansible. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required. This position offers a competitive salary range between $175,000 and $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• At least eight years of direct/relevant experience.
• Four years of additional relevant experience on projects may replace the degree.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python.
• Experience with networking and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with flexible customer requirements.
• Utilize infrastructure as code and related tools.

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Pen Testing

Splunk

Nutanix

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Software Engineer - Senior - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

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Constellation Technologies, Inc provided pay range

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Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Terraform, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Pen Testing, Splunk, Nutanix, Linux, Windows

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• At least eight (08) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
• Experience with networking and virtualization
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations
• Experience utilizing and development with Splunk
• Experience with Nutanix
• Defensive Cyber Security Operations

The benefits package

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get‑Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.