Software Engineer 3

Software Engineer 3 - High Performance Computing

Location Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Code 2393

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DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at:

Software Engineer 3 - High Performance Computing

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

DCCA is the prime contractor for this Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for processing significantly large amounts of data. Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our teams are always looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customer's unique and mission-critical work. This is a growing, high-profile program. TS/SCI with poly required.

Job Requirements:

STE/STN automation and monitoring sustainment

Frontend hardening

Utility frontdoor and courier containers container security

PO&AM etc. RBAC and CMS product creation & sustainment

Mapping of roles to permission sets general solution security

Background hardening, as applicable

Security reviews and audits for other team's products knowledge

Security expertise at the design and implementation level

Standard Day-to-Day

Define, develops, tests, and deploys components of the solution

Works with an Agile team to create and refine user stories and acceptance

Collaborates with other team member to build and test software and hardware components

Participate in daily stand-up/scrums meetings

Conduct research, prototyping, and exploration activities

Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse infrastructure as code (IaC) for large-scale computing systems

Works with installation, configuration, testing, and operational management of system solutions

Required Skills/Experience

Linux, Linux tools

Infrastructure automation technology: Ansible, SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, etc.

Willing and able to learn Ansible

Adapting to and adhering to project-specific Ansible coding standards

Familiar with and able to perform full software-development lifecycle support with version-control tools (Git, GitLab)

Works independently, as well as with a team, to ensure that all components are functioning properly

Stays abreast of the latest industry trends in both open source and commercial solutions. Supports determination of if-and-when to incorporate them into an IAC solution

Communicative, collaborative, and organized

Willing and able to learn new tools, protocols, custom software, firmware, and hardware

Preferred Skills/Experience

Programming in Ansible

Bash scripting

Python

Container orchestration technologies

Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2 (RKE2)

Best practices in DevSecOps, system administration, infrastructure network services (DNS, DHCP, PXE, NTP, etc.)

Security concepts pertaining to one or more of: identity and access management (IAM), access control, secrets management, and/or any security products related to these concepts

Security architecture

Cloud security

Red Hat IDM, Keycloak, HashiCorp Vault, Delinea/Centrify

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 230,000 to 250,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page .

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets