Software Integration Engineer II

Reflexive Concepts; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Software Integration Engineer II to join our team. The role supports the CASA Compute Environment (CCE), ensuring platform reliability, security compliance, and scalable Kubernetes clusters in a Linux-based infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance with FS polygraph, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, plus hands-on Linux, Bash/Python, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph.
• BS in CS or related field with 6+ years' experience in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous OS environment, or 5 years' experience with degree plus 6 years' experience.
• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tooling.
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes administration and troubleshooting (ingress, performance, networking, storage).
• Experience with IaC using automation tools such as Ansible.
• Experience writing Helm Charts.
• Experience with Prometheus/Grafana and Git.
• Security+ certification.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Kubernetes administration

Docker/Podman containerization

Helm charts

Prometheus/Grafana monitoring

Git version control

Ansible IaC

Security+ certification

Problem solving & debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker/Podman

Ansible

Helm

Prometheus/Grafana

Git

Job description

Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Software Integration Engineer II to join our team!

The Software Integration Engineer supports the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE delivers secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. The role ensures platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + FS Polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least six (6) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment OR
• Five (5) years of full-time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree, plus six (6) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

Required Skills + Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.)
• Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration
• Security+ certification

Desired Skills + Experience

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)