SOFTWARE INTEGRATION ENGINEER - Linux/Ansible/Python - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ID - 535

SOFTWARE INTEGRATION ENGINEER - Linux/Ansible/Python - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ID - 535

Posted On 10/05/2026

Job Information

Technology

Work Experience 6-10 Year

227K-241K

City Annapolis

State/Province Maryland

21401

Job Description

Software Integration Engineer - Linux/Ansible/Python - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Software Integration Engineer who will be responsible delivering fast, reliable, and secure software deployments across a wide range of high‑performance computing environments. In this position, the Software Integration Engineer is responsible for orchestrating and managing complex configuration changes and software updates across production systems, ensuring every phase of the delivery lifecycle adheres to the highest standards of security, compliance, and performance. Additionally, the Software Integration Engineer serves as the Tier 3 technical escalation lead, collaborating closely with Operations & Maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues. This includes conducting in‑depth root cause analysis and developing automated remediation strategies that improve system stability, prevent recurrence, and enhance long‑term operational efficiency.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

On Call Support: Yes

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required (must be less than seven years old)

Salary Range

The projected compensation range is 227K-241K (annualized USD)

Salaryis determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements

Capabilities

LCAT Description : Provides expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

The Level III Software Integration Engineer (SIE) shall possess the following capabilities:

Ability to integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software.

Generate documentation for the full software stack.

Update software for sustainment support.

Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting.

Execute test codes for characterization of software performance.

Provide software product ownership for HPC tools.

Working knowledge of CM tools, web documentation, and issue tracking.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and switch between various architectural paradigms.

Requirements

Required Skills

Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools

Experience with IaC principles and automation tools using Ansible

Experience developing with Python to develop custom Ansible modules

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, Podman

Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in a Kubernetes environment

Experience with DevOps/GitOps principles, concepts, and best practices creating release candidates for deployment, maintaining, and troubleshooting pipelines

Working knowledge of Git, including branching strategies and tagging

Experience developing comprehensive, high‑quality technical documentation for new products and modifications such as installation guides, troubleshooting run books, and architectural diagrams

Desired Skills

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies

Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing,

configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

OR

The individual shall have five (5) years full time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience.

OR

An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience. A Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years experience.

CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

• Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
• Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
• CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
• Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

• Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&DD, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.