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Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group

DevOps Software Engineer - Fully Cleared

full-time•Columbia•$179k - $237k

Summary

Location

Columbia

Salary

$179k - $237k

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

Company links

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About this role

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we support missions where reliability, trust, and secure access are non negotiable. This SWE 3 role supports HPDA, PHIT, and K8 tasking. Despite the SWE label, this position is not software development centric. The work is DevOps focused and supports a large multi tenant containerized Kubernetes High Performance Computing as a Service platform in a large Linux computing environment. You will drive operations and maintenance work across installation, configuration, integration, monitoring, and sustainment.

Schedule and Work Details

Location: NBP
Schedule: 40 hours per week, normal day shift hours
Telework: Limited, tasking dependent with USG approval
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

Here’s What Your Day to Day Might Include

• Install, configure, integrate, and sustain a multi tenant containerized Kubernetes HPCaaS platform
• Perform operations and maintenance across a large Linux computing environment
• Build and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python
• Develop and support Python and Java workflows in a Linux environment
• Install and support COTS, GOTS, and FOSS software, libraries, and packages
• Administer Kubernetes clusters on bare metal
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Terraform
• Support CI CD workflows using GitLab CI and modern development practices
• Use Git for source control and change tracking
• Monitor platform health and performance, then respond to issues and tuning needs
• Produce clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and sustainment

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education and Experience

Qualification options:
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, plus 5 years of SWE experience on similar scope programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, plus 7 years of SWE experience on similar scope programs
• 9 years of SWE experience on similar scope programs in lieu of a degree

Required Skills

• Strong DevOps interest and experience, focused on O and M and platform sustainment
• Linux command line proficiency
• Scripting experience using Bash and Python
• Python and Java development in a Linux environment
• General HPC knowledge across compute, network, memory, and storage components
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting COTS, GOTS, and FOSS in Linux
• Containerization experience with Docker and containerd
• Kubernetes experience supporting production environments
• Experience administering bare metal Kubernetes clusters in Linux
• Infrastructure as Code experience using Ansible and Terraform
• CI CD experience using GitLab CI or similar tooling
• Git version control experience

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus

Technology Stack

• Operating environment: Linux, HPCaaS, multi tenant compute platforms
• Containers: Docker, containerd
• Orchestration: Kubernetes, bare metal clusters
• Scripting and development: Bash, Python, Java
• Infrastructure as Code: Ansible, Terraform
• CI CD: GitLab CI
• Version control: Git
• Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus
• Collaboration: Jira, Confluence

Compensation Range: $179,000.00 - $237,000.00 

*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 

  • Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

  • Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

  • Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

  • Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

  • A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? 
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters 
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] with your specific request. 

What you'll do

  • The role involves installing, configuring, integrating, and sustaining a multi-tenant containerized Kubernetes HPCaaS platform while performing operations and maintenance across a large Linux computing environment. Additionally, the engineer will build and maintain automation scripts and support CI/CD workflows.

About Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group

Intelliforce-ITSG is a Woman-Owned Small Business in Ellicott City, Maryland, dedicated to delivering the highest quality secure solutions to our government customers in order to better protect our nation. We specialize in Software & Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Agile Development, System and Database Administration, Information Assurance, and Project Management services for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

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