Software Integration Engineer (SIE) Level 3

Wyetech, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA with 20% company contribution

PTO up to 200 hours annually

Health, Vision & Dental plans

Life and AD&D benefits

Short/Long-term disability

Identity Theft Protection Services

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Software Integration Engineer to sustain and enhance the CASA Compute Environment, focusing on reliable, secure Kubernetes clusters within Linux infra. You’ll automate admin tasks with Bash/Python, manage Helm charts, and integrate COTS/GOTS software, with emphasis on HPC tools and platform services.

The role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly, Linux expertise, Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, IaC, and strong collaboration across security and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph.
• Strong Linux CLI and system administration
• Automation via Bash and Python scripts
• Experience with Docker/Podman and Kubernetes
• Kubernetes maintenance, ingress, networking, storage, and clustering
• IaC and Ansible-based automation
• Helm charts for Kubernetes apps/services
• Prometheus and Grafana monitoring
• Git for source control and collaboration
• Experience integrating COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous OS environments
• CKA certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment.
• Configure, monitor, and sustain secure multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
• Install, upgrade, and support COTS/GOTS software across OS environments.
• Provide HPC tool ownership and platform service sustainment.
• Develop Bash/Python scripts to automate admin tasks.
• Deploy and support Docker/Podman/Kubernetes-driven apps.
• Diagnose Kubernetes workload issues including ingress, networking, storage, and performance.
• Develop Helm charts for standardized deployments.
• Implement Ansible/IaC-driven automation and monitoring.
• Configure Prometheus/Grafana for system health monitoring.
• Execute testing and performance characterization procedures.
• Document the full software stack and integration procedures.
• Collaborate with developers, security, and stakeholders on integration challenges.
• Support platform modernization and continuous improvement.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Linux administration

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Kubernetes administration

Containerization (Docker/Podman)

Helm charts

IaC / Ansible

Prometheus/Grafana

Git/version control

COTS/GOTS integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Helm

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Senior Kubernetes Platform Software Integration Engineer (Software Integration Engineer Level 3 – SIE3)

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Senior Software Integration Engineer (SIE3) to support the administration, maintenance, integration, and operational sustainment of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).

The CASA Compute Environment provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. This position focuses on ensuring platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission-critical applications and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive Linux administration and Kubernetes cluster management experience, expertise in containerization and infrastructure automation, and a strong understanding of enterprise software integration, platform monitoring, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI), system administration utilities, and troubleshooting tools.

• Experience developing Bash and Python scripts to automate administrative tasks, system configurations, and operational workflows.

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Podman.

• Demonstrated experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress, application performance, networking, storage, and cluster operations.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools such as Ansible.

• Experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining Helm charts for Kubernetes applications and services.

• Experience using system monitoring and observability tools, including Prometheus and Grafana.

• Proficiency with Git for source code management, branching strategies, version control, and team collaboration.

• Experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and sustaining Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software in heterogeneous operating system environments.

Desired Skills:

• Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

• Experience working in DevOps environments utilizing Agile development principles and methodologies.

• Experience developing Python applications, including RESTful services and microservices, or a willingness to learn.

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.

The Software Integration Engineer provides technical expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software across heterogeneous operating system environments.

The Level 3 Software Integration Engineer also supports software product ownership for HPC tools, configuration management, system documentation, performance characterization, and operational sustainment while ensuring platform availability, security, and compatibility with mission requirements.

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

• Administer, maintain, and provide advanced operational support for the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment.

• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and sustain secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters operating within Linux-based infrastructure.

• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, availability, security compliance, and performance in support of mission and application requirements.

• Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software within heterogeneous operating system environments.

• Provide software product ownership and technical sustainment support for HPC tools and associated platform services.

• Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate system administration, configuration management, and operational workflows.

• Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications and services using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.

• Diagnose and resolve complex Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress controllers, networking, storage, resource utilization, and application performance.

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain Helm charts to support standardized application configuration and deployment.

• Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management solutions using Ansible and IaC methodologies.

• Configure and utilize Prometheus, Grafana, and related monitoring technologies to evaluate system health, availability, and operational performance.

• Execute software testing and performance characterization procedures to validate system functionality, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering the full software stack, including system configurations, integration procedures, upgrades, and sustainment activities.

• Utilize configuration management tools, web-based documentation, and issue-tracking systems to support software integration and operational maintenance.

• Collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, security personnel, and mission stakeholders to resolve integration challenges and support operational objectives.

• Evaluate technical requirements, recommend improvements, and support platform modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Adapt to evolving mission priorities, multiple architectural approaches, and fast-paced technical environments.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following baseline qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

OR

• Five (5) years of full-time, directly related Computer Science work experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree, in addition to at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience.

Applicable Education and Certification Substitutions:

• An industry-recognized professional certification, as defined in the applicable Task/Technical Orders (TTOs), may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

• A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.

All qualifying experience must demonstrate software integration, installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, performance testing, and operational sustainment within comparable technical environments.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements:

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $82.14–$111.23

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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