Senior Kubernetes Platform Software Integration Engineer (Software Integration Engineer Level 3 – SIE3)

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Senior Software Integration Engineer (SIE3) to support the administration, maintenance, integration, and operational sustainment of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).

The CASA Compute Environment provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. This position focuses on ensuring platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission-critical applications and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive Linux administration and Kubernetes cluster management experience, expertise in containerization and infrastructure automation, and a strong understanding of enterprise software integration, platform monitoring, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI), system administration utilities, and troubleshooting tools.

• Experience developing Bash and Python scripts to automate administrative tasks, system configurations, and operational workflows.

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Podman.

• Demonstrated experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress, application performance, networking, storage, and cluster operations.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools such as Ansible.

• Experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining Helm charts for Kubernetes applications and services.

• Experience using system monitoring and observability tools, including Prometheus and Grafana.

• Proficiency with Git for source code management, branching strategies, version control, and team collaboration.

• Experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and sustaining Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software in heterogeneous operating system environments.

Desired Skills:

• Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

• Experience working in DevOps environments utilizing Agile development principles and methodologies.

• Experience developing Python applications, including RESTful services and microservices, or a willingness to learn.

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.

The Software Integration Engineer provides technical expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software across heterogeneous operating system environments.

The Level 3 Software Integration Engineer also supports software product ownership for HPC tools, configuration management, system documentation, performance characterization, and operational sustainment while ensuring platform availability, security, and compatibility with mission requirements.

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

• Administer, maintain, and provide advanced operational support for the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment.

• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and sustain secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters operating within Linux-based infrastructure.

• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, availability, security compliance, and performance in support of mission and application requirements.

• Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software within heterogeneous operating system environments.

• Provide software product ownership and technical sustainment support for HPC tools and associated platform services.

• Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate system administration, configuration management, and operational workflows.

• Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications and services using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.

• Diagnose and resolve complex Kubernetes workload issues involving ingress controllers, networking, storage, resource utilization, and application performance.

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain Helm charts to support standardized application configuration and deployment.

• Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management solutions using Ansible and IaC methodologies.

• Configure and utilize Prometheus, Grafana, and related monitoring technologies to evaluate system health, availability, and operational performance.

• Execute software testing and performance characterization procedures to validate system functionality, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering the full software stack, including system configurations, integration procedures, upgrades, and sustainment activities.

• Utilize configuration management tools, web-based documentation, and issue-tracking systems to support software integration and operational maintenance.

• Collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, security personnel, and mission stakeholders to resolve integration challenges and support operational objectives.

• Evaluate technical requirements, recommend improvements, and support platform modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Adapt to evolving mission priorities, multiple architectural approaches, and fast-paced technical environments.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following baseline qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

OR

• Five (5) years of full-time, directly related Computer Science work experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree, in addition to at least eight (8) years of demonstrable experience.

Applicable Education and Certification Substitutions:

• An industry-recognized professional certification, as defined in the applicable Task/Technical Orders (TTOs), may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

• A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.

All qualifying experience must demonstrate software integration, installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, performance testing, and operational sustainment within comparable technical environments.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements:

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

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 best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $82.14–$111.23

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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