DevOps Software Engineer, Level 3

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Department: Software Engineering

What You Will Do

At Independent Software, as a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3, you will support the development, deployment, and administration of complex mission-critical systems. This highly customer-facing role combines software engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, and infrastructure automation in support of satellite communications systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, GPU technologies, and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational and user requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and sustain mission-critical software and infrastructure solutions
• Develop software and automation using C++ and/or Python
• Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments
• Support containerized applications, cluster networking, storage, monitoring, and security
• Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible, Bash, Python, and Git-based workflows
• Configure, troubleshoot, and secure Linux environments, including RHEL and Rocky Linux
• Support CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automated testing
• Troubleshoot networking, software, infrastructure, and deployment issues
• Collaborate directly with customers and engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
• Support GPU technologies and satellite/RF-related applications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong Software Engineering and/or DevOps experience
• Development experience with C++ and/or Python
• Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
• Experience with DevOps, Git-based workflows, CI/CD, and automation
• Experience with Ansible and/or similar automation technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills

Desired Skills

• Rancher and RKE2
• Kubernetes cluster design, lifecycle management, networking, storage, security, and high availability
• Helm and CNCF technologies
• CKA certification
• Ansible playbook and role development
• Bash, Go, YAML, and JSON
• GPU technologies
• Networking, including switching, routing, and VLANs
• PXE boot and automated OS deployment
• RF data processing, RF application development, and/or satellite communications experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus twenty (20) years of relevant Software Engineering experience; OR
• Twenty-four (24) years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance