The Role
Lead development, deployment, and administration of mission-critical systems using C++/Python, Kubernetes, and GPU technologies. Manage cluster design, automation, Linux OS configuration, CI/CD/GitOps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet user requirements for sensitive communications systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 3 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis
Junction, MD area. At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions.
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CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.
The DevOps SWE is in an extremely customer facing role leading multi faceted
mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The
successful candidate will be focusing on the development, deployment, and
administration of complex systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, and GPU
technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the
smooth operation of sensitive communication systems, from development to
deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure
software meets user requirements.
Requirements
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.
Qualifications
- Twenty (20) years experience as a
SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or
related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar
software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Desired Skills
- Kubernetes
cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management
- Specifically
Rancher, RKE2 implementation
- Control
plane component configuration and troubleshooting
- Worker
node management, configuration, and lifecycle automation
- Workload
management (scheduling, affinity, resources, scaling)
- High
availability cluster configuration
- Cluster
monitoring
- Cluster
networking
- Cluster
storage (storage classes, PVC, PC) and integration with external storage
systems
- Kubernetes
security concepts and implementation (RBAC, service accounts, secrets,
certificate management, policy engines)
- Helm
Familiarity
- CKA
certification is a plus
- Kubernetes
application development/deployment principles
- CNCF
projects/tools
- Devops
principles
- GitOps/Builds/Pipelines
- Networking
experience (Switching, routing, VLANs)
- Advanced
Linux Experience (RHEL/Rocky/EL9)
- Operating
system configuration and troubleshooting
- Service
management
- Hardening
- PXE
boot and automated OS deployment
- Ansible
experience
- Playbook
design
- Role
development
- Ansible
collection creation and management
- Development
and Scripting
- Python
familiarity
- Bash
scripting experience
- Go
(desired)
- YAML
and JSON manipulation
- Git
workflows
- Knowledge/experience
with software unit testing
- Cross-functional
team collaboration
- Stakeholder
communication and requirements gathering
- Presenting
technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- RF data
processing familiarity
- RF
application development familiarity
Benefits
In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92%
Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they
would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive
benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional
work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!
Our benefits include:
- Great
Healthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst
BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health
savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer
contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees
and family.
- Amazing
Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5%
annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or
additional employee contribution required!
- Generous
Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for
company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
- Fantastic
Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees
pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for
full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
- WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term
and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four
(4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary
recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee
and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build
event and Holiday Party extravaganza.
Disclaimer:
Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance
level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits,
eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those
generally described and are subject to change at the company's
discretion.
Skills Required
- Current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph (No CCAs accepted)
- Twenty (20) years experience as a Software Engineer on similar programs and contracts
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or 4 additional years SWE experience substitution)
- Experience developing, deploying, and administering systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, and GPU technologies
- Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, lifecycle management (Rancher, RKE2, control plane, worker nodes, HA, monitoring, networking, storage integration)
- Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, service accounts, secrets, certificate management, policy engines); Helm familiarity; CKA a plus
- Kubernetes application development/deployment principles and CNCF project/tools experience
- DevOps principles including GitOps, builds, and pipelines
- Networking experience (switching, routing, VLANs)
- Advanced Linux (RHEL/Rocky/EL9) experience: OS config, service management, hardening, PXE and automated OS deployment
- Ansible experience (playbook design, role development, collection creation/management)
- Scripting and development: Python familiarity, Bash scripting, Go (desired), YAML/JSON manipulation, Git workflows
- Knowledge/experience with software unit testing
- Cross-functional team collaboration, stakeholder communication, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- RF data processing and RF application development familiarity
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The Company
What We Do
Jovian Concepts, LLC is a mission-focused government services and defense contractor providing on-site technical support to federal, academic, commercial, and intelligence customers. Its capabilities include software development, systems engineering, mission operations, technical support, program management, legal and privacy compliance, training, testing, and deployment. The company supplies subject-matter experts and practical technology solutions for demanding defense, cybersecurity, intelligence, and Big Data missions.
