Sr. Software Engineer Annapolis Junction, MD

Ansfederal; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Generous Professional Development Program

401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution

Annual Allowance for ANS Swag

Job summary

Ansfederal is looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with at least 20 years of experience to design, develop, and maintain custom solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and have certifiable skills in Kubernetes and software engineering principles.

This opportunity offers competitive benefits including family medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company contribution. The anticipated pay range for this position is between $100,000 and $200,000.

Qualifications

• Twenty years of experience as a Software Engineer in similar programs.
• Required certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent.
• Experience with operating production-grade Kubernetes clusters.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom software solutions.
• Modify software to implement features and enhance algorithms.
• Collaborate with team and management through clear communication.

Skills

Software Engineering

Kubernetes

Python

Bash scripting

GitOps

Linux administration

CI/CD pipelines

Technical documentation

Jira/Confluence

PKI management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Who we are: At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain custom solutions that ANS delivers.
• Design, code, and modify software to add features, implement high-performance algorithms, and integrate applications into diverse operating environments.
• Design and implement complex data interfaces and execute queries for existing or proposed repositories to ensure data accessibility and system functionality.
• Analyze work processes and system performance to develop technical solutions and provide recommendations for improving development standards.
• Write and review technical documentation while assisting in the development and execution of comprehensive software test procedures.
• Regularly collaborate with team members, management, and customers through clear and effective communication, including delivering professional presentations and ensuring accurate exchange of critical information.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Required certification: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA‑Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
• Hands‑on experience operating or platform engineering production‑grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Understanding of containerization concepts and operations, i.e., pod security standards.
• Working knowledge of PKI certificates and PKI management.
• Experience with GitOps development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic Linux administration.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence for project, tasks and documentation management.
• TS/SCI w/ Poly Req.

Benefits

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.