Software Integration Engineer (multiple levels)

Culper Technology Software Integration Engineer (multiple levels)

About the role

We are seeking a Software Integration Engineer to support the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component within the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The ideal candidate will help manage secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters operating in a Linux-based infrastructure while ensuring platform reliability, scalability, security, and high availability.

What you'll do

Administer, maintain, and support Kubernetes-based PaaS environments.
Monitor and optimize platform reliability, performance, scalability, and security.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes workloads, including networking, ingress, storage, and performance.
Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Podman.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible.
Create, deploy, and maintain Helm Charts for Kubernetes applications.
Monitor system health using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
Utilize Git for source control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
Support mission-critical applications within a secure, Linux-based compute environment.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
One of the following education/experience combinations:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field plus 6+ years of experienceintegrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous operating system environments.
- Five years of directly related Computer Science experience may substitute for a degree, in addition to 6+ years of relevant Software Integration Engineering experience.
Experience working with Linux command-line tools and environments.
Experience developing automation scripts using Bash and Python.
Experience with Docker, Podman, and containerization technologies.
Experience administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
Experience troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads, including networking, ingress, storage, and performance.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using automation tools such as Ansible.
Experience creating and maintaining Helm Charts.
Experience using Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring.
Experience using Git for source control and collaborative development.

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.
Experience developing Python applications, including REST services and microservices, or a willingness to learn.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.
Experience supporting enterprise Kubernetes platforms and mission-critical cloud infrastructure.

Skills