About the role

What will you do at HALOGEN ENGINEERING GROUP, INC?

Software Integration Engineer - Linux/Kubernetes - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Software Integration Engineer who will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and

operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. Tasking shall ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

On Call Support: Yes

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required (must be less than seven years old)

Salary Range

The projected compensation range is 227K-241K (annualized USD)

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements

Capabilities

Provide expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

Ability to integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software.

Generate documentation for the full software stack.

Update software for sustainment support.

Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting.

Execute test codes for characterization of software performance.

Requirements

Required Skills
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 +
Desired Skills
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)

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing,
configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
OR
The individual shall have five (5) years full time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience.
OR
An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience. A Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years experience.

Benefits

CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)

Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000

CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program

Dental Plan

Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

· 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

· 20 Paid Time Off Days

· 6 Federal Holidays

· 5 Floating Holidays

Bonuses

· Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Which skills does this role require?

LinuxKubernetesBashPythonDockerPodmanAnsibleHelmPrometheusGrafanaGitSecurity+Shell scriptingSystem administrationCI/CDAgileSoftware IntegrationPaaSCCETS/SCIPolygraphCOTSGOTSIaCDevOpsAtlassian Tool SuiteJiraConfluenceSystem AdministrationShell ScriptingNetworkingStorageMicroservicesREST APIs

Make your next move

Build a shortlist and prepare

Identify the requirements you can demonstrate, then choose examples from your work to discuss with the hiring team.

Build a focused shortlist before you applyCompare role requirements with your experience and give each application a clear reason.
Practice explaining your experience in an interviewRehearse your answers before meeting the hiring team.

Review the responsibilities and requirements before adding an opening to your shortlist.