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IAMUS logoIAMUS

(9300) Software Engineer

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$139k–$180k/yr

Senior

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team to help build foundational AI integration frameworks and agentic platforms. As a Software Engineer focused on AI Integration, you wil…

Skills: Python, Kubernetes, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol, RAG

IAMUS logoIAMUS

(9037) Software Engineer

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$139k–$180k/yr

Senior

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. Will work closely with other talented engineers to create software sol…

Skills: Java, Spring, Microservices, RESTful Web Services, Object Oriented Programming

Sparksoft Corporation logoSparksoft Corporation

DevOps Engineer - Mid Level

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

Senior

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's…

Skills: AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker

Sparksoft Corporation logoSparksoft Corporation

IT Technician

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$45k–$50k/yr

Entry level

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's…

Skills: Tier 1 and 2 Support, User Account Management, Troubleshooting, Workstation Hardware Installation, Remote Support

Sparksoft Corporation logoSparksoft Corporation

Senior Full Stack Developer (Java)

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

Senior

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's…

Skills: Java, Angular, Typescript, AWS Serverless, Microservices

Howard County Public School System logoHoward County Public School System

School Counseling Secretary

Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site

Mid level$580K raised

ABOUT US The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers …

Skills: Student Registration, Data Entry, FERPA Compliance, Google Workspace, Customer Service

KBR, Inc. logoKBR, Inc.

Subcontract Closeout Admin (Temp.)

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

Entry level

Title: Subcontract Closeout Admin (Temp.) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! - At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, an…

Skills: Subcontract Closeout, FAR Compliance, DFARS Compliance, Contract Administration, Financial Reconciliation

Howard County Public School System logoHoward County Public School System

Middle School Data Clerk

Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site

Mid level$580K raised

ABOUT US The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers …

Skills: Data Analysis, Student Information Management, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Master Scheduling

Wyetech, LLC logoWyetech, LLC

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29300 (copy)

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$52/hr–$139/hr

Senior+

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 …

Skills: Python, Kubernetes, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol, RAG

Peraton logoPeraton

Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Columbia, MD

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

Mid level

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time background investigator near Columbia, MD. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Columbia. What you’ll do: The Investigat…

Skills: Background Investigations, Interviewing, Report Writing, Record Searching, Federal Investigative Standards

Scale AI logoScale AI

Engagement Manager, Public Sector (Columbia, MD)

Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site

$199k–$249k/yr

Mid level$16B raised

Scale AI is at the forefront of the AI revolution, helping the U.S. government unlock the potential of AI across national security missions. We’re building enterprise-grade generative AI solutions and delivering them int…

Skills: Stakeholder Management, Customer Relationship Building, Technical Implementation, Program Leadership, Project Management

GliaCell Technologies logoGliaCell Technologies

Principal Software Engineer

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$200k–$280k/yr

Senior+

***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Principal Software Engineer who is ready for a…

Skills: Python, Java Spring Boot, Infrastructure Automation, AI Development Tools, Git

AT&T logoAT&T

Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System Administrator (Government)

Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site

$72k–$124k/yr

Mid level$5.0B raised

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diver…

Skills: LMR System Administration, Security Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Log Analysis, Technical Troubleshooting

Enterprise Community Partners logoEnterprise Community Partners

Operations Management, Sr. Manager

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$120k/yr

Senior$5M raised

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact,…

Skills: Operations Management, Project Management, Financial Structuring, Policy Development, Systems Administration

Enterprise Community Partners logoEnterprise Community Partners

Program Manager, Partner Sustainability & Growth

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$76k–$98k/yr

Senior$5M raised

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact,…

Skills: Program Management, Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, Affordable Housing Development, Grant Management

AT&T logoAT&T

ServiceNow Developer (SNO SME TC2) (Government)

Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site

$98k–$263k/yr

Mid level$5.0B raised

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diver…

Skills: ServiceNow Development, JavaScript, ITSM, ITAM, CMDB

Schneider Electric Federal logoSchneider Electric Federal

Federal Service Sales Program Manager

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Remote OK

$18k–$176k/yr

Mid level

Schneider Electric Federal, a global leader in energy management and automation, is renowned for delivering secure and reliable solutions that power progress for a future-ready U.S. Government. As the #1 Energy Service C…

Skills: Financial Reporting, Sales Performance Tracking, CRM Usage, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration

Amentum logoAmentum

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site

$160k–$200k/yr

Senior+$321M raised

Purpose and Impact: Come be a part of an exciting and ever-changing program that provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art solutions and hands-on assistance in designing, implementing, managing, and sustaining o…

Skills: Cisco UCS, Microsoft Active Directory, VMware vSphere, Enterprise Storage, Network Architecture

Schneider Electric Federal logoSchneider Electric Federal

Federal Inside Sales Representative

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Remote OK

$86k–$130k/yr

Mid level

Schneider Electric Federal, a global leader in energy management and automation, is renowned for delivering secure and reliable solutions that power progress for a future-ready U.S. Government. As the #1 Energy Service C…

Skills: Inside Sales, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Solution Selling, Salesforce

Accenture Federal Services logoAccenture Federal Services

AI/ML Full Stack Engineer

Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$203k/yr

Senior

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…

Skills: Large Language Models, Agentic Frameworks, RAG Pipelines, React, Next.js

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(9300) Software Engineer

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Columbia, Maryland, United States • Hybrid

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  • $139k–$180k/yr
  • Full-time
  • high school, bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Financial And Retirement Plans, Paid Leave, Professional Development
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Design and develop Python-based components for an agentic AI platform and build MCP servers to enable AI agents to interact with internal systems. Implement enterprise AI guardrails and collaborate with cross-functional teams to expose Java-based APIs to autonomous agents.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of software engineering experience with strong Python backend and Kubernetes proficiency. Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a government security clearance and have hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs into production.

Full job description

 We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team to help build foundational AI integration frameworks and agentic platforms.

As a Software Engineer focused on AI Integration, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the agentic platform for our proprietary Data Lake tool, JCRSD. This role is primarily focused on Python-based components and requires strong container orchestration skills to ensure seamless deployment.

This role is not focused on training foundational AI models from scratch. Instead, you will take industry best practices, open-source capabilities, and large language models (LLMs), and build a secure, scalable framework that allows our platform to seamlessly leverage AI. You will build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, reusable AI skills, strict safety guardrails, and coordinate with disparate internal teams to expose their APIs to our autonomous agents. If you are a self-motivated, creative software engineer who loves Python, Kubernetes, and treating AI as a complex software integration problem, we would love to hear from you.


Requirements

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Python-based components for our core agentic platform.
  • Deploy, manage, and scale applications within Kubernetes (K8s) environments efficiently right out of the gate.
  • Build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and a library of reusable "skills" (function calling/tools) that enable AI agents to safely interact with internal databases, microservices, and external APIs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help them expose their Java-based APIs to our AI agents.
  • Implement strict enterprise AI guardrails, ensuring data privacy, sensitive data scrubbing, prompt injection defenses, and output validation to meet stringent security requirements.
  • Maintain an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills (including automated testing pipelines for non-deterministic AI outputs).
  • Possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, small-business environment.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Security Clearance - Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance. 
  • At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, with a strong focus on Python backend development and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Kubernetes Proficiency: Demonstrated, hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized workloads in Kubernetes (K8s).
  • Applied AI Experience: Hands-on experience integrating commercial LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source models into production backend applications.
  • AI Concepts: Demonstrated understanding of modern applied AI concepts such as prompt engineering, agents, function-calling/tool-use, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Experience in designing enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and Microservices architecture.
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker).
  • Comfortable working on a Linux command line.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

  • Current Clearances: Active Secret or Top Secret clearances are a strong plus.
  • Java Interoperability (Plus): Familiarity with Java frameworks (e.g., Spring) or Java-based software capabilities to assist disparate teams in connecting their components to the agent platform.
  • Familiarity with Python-based AI integration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen).
  • Experience with Vector Databases, semantic caching, and AI observability tools.
  • Experience with NiFi, Kafka, and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
  • Experience in SQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL), distributed databases, or NoSQL databases.
  • Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures.
  • DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer. 

Compensation

At IAMUS Consulting, we're building a team of like-minded individuals who aren't afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve greater results. Fostering an environment where high-caliber employees can shine means that we offer benefits and support for our team both in the office and beyond. Our benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care.

Salary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $139,000 and $180,000. This estimate is one part of IAMUS Consulting's overall compensation package. 

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About IAMUS

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We enable mission success with advanced cyber operations and custom IT solutions.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Eldersburg

When you’re solving the nation’s most complex cyber, data science, and IT challenges, who you team with matters. WHAT WE DO: At IAMUS, we deliver high-quality solutions and services to IC, DoD, Federal and commercial customers. Our cybersecurity analysts ensure the secure operations of some of our nation’s most important missions through: ▪️ Cybersecurity: Blue/Purple Teaming, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Forensics, Threat Hunting ▪️ Splunk Deployment: Successfully delivered one of the five biggest Splunk deployments in the US Government ▪️ Custom Solutions: Developed custom solutions at scale for mission success ▪️ Technical Expertise: Intimately familiar with both bare metal and cloud-based environments WHO WE WORK WITH: Federal agencies and commercial customers. WHY IT WORKS: Leveraging over two decades of expertise, IAMUS security, software, and systems engineers and architects are solving some of the nation’s most complex problems in cyber analytics and data science, and infrastructure security lifecycle - from architecture, integration, quality, governance, testing, management, and analysis: all the way from concept to users' eyeballs on the glass. WHAT SETS US APART: We are a smaller, highly innovative and agile team. As your trusted partner in cyber defense, our technically astute experts ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget while of the highest quality. We make sure the job is done, ensuring you see the most return on your cyber operations investment. We solve your complex problems with the right tools for the right job. HOW IT WORKS: - Intro discussion/call - Project/Problem Scope - Proposal - Signing and onboarding WHAT OTHERS SAY: "[IAMUS’] ability to tell the story of data and incorporate training and awareness resonates through your organization's organic data team, making them more effective as they transition forward." Eugene Ballard, 170A at 781st MI BN

Offices: Eldersburg, US · San Antonio, Texas, US

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in Columbia, MD pay?

Based on 248 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Columbia, MD pay between $57k–$210k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Columbia, MD right now?

There are currently 352 open government & public sector positions in Columbia, MD listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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Companies currently hiring include BigBear.ai, Set of X, AT&T, eSimplicity, Parsons Corporation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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