Software Engineer – Zabbix Monitoring & Automation

CTRL + LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 221,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Life Insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral and retention bonus programs

Paid social and team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking a seasoned monitoring engineer to join our Columbia, MD team on-site. You will build Zabbix templates and dashboards to help infrastructure teams spot issues and keep services dependable.

Applicants must have TS/SCI with polygraph; no clearance sponsorship. The role emphasizes scripting (Python/Java), Linux experience, and strict core hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Qualifications

• 14 years of relevant experience in monitoring or DevOps.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Zabbix development and scripting (Python/Java).
• Experience with Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring templates for hardware, certificates and application processes
• Create and refine Zabbix dashboards
• Assist administration and networking teams with agent deployments
• Work from a Jira request queue
• Participate in team meetings and troubleshoot monitoring

Skills

Zabbix development

Python

Java

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Work location: Columbia, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Make system health easier to see and act on. Build Zabbix templates and dashboards that help infrastructure teams spot issues and keep services dependable.

The mission

Support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking and dependable operational services.

What you’ll do

• Develop monitoring templates for hardware, certificates and application processes
• Create and refine Zabbix dashboards
• Assist administration and networking teams with agent deployments
• Work from a Jira request queue
• Participate in team meetings and troubleshoot monitoring

What you’ll bring

• 14 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Zabbix development
• Scripting experience, including Python or Java
• Linux user experience
• Core hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Preferred qualifications

• Other monitoring tool configuration or development
• General scripting

Compensation and flexibility

$106.02–$137.72 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+'s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.