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Software Engineer

Actalent

Fairfax, VA
Temporary
Senior
50/hr-76/hr
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer for a Platform as a Service position, offering the opportunity to advance cutting-edge technology supporting vital national defense and intelligence services. This role involves close collaboration with customers to develop solutions for high-stakes security missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team including hardware, software, and cybersecurity experts.
  • Communicate software solutions and designs to medium and large teams of software engineers.
  • Manage infrastructure ecosystem PaaS, troubleshoot, and integrate SWFTS.
  • Resolve complex issues and conduct research spikes.
  • Support DevOps and CI/CD processes.

Requirements

  • Strong Kubernetes skills including disconnected installation, administration, and troubleshooting.
  • Extensive experience with OpenShift, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and other container orchestration/PaaS technologies.
  • Solid bash and Python scripting experience.
  • Strong Red Hat Linux Administration.
  • Experience with generating and troubleshooting scripts (bash, python, perl).
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair hardware problems.
  • Experience with Kickstart creation and modification.
  • Experience with configuring network-related hardware.
  • Technical communication skills and organizational skills.
  • Real-time containers and orchestration.
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • 7+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience.
  • Agile or SCRUM experience.
  • Past leadership experience or readiness for leadership.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Certification in Kubernetes (CKA).
  • Certification in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Experience with AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System.
  • Implementation and troubleshooting experience with virtualization technologies like KVM.
  • Excellent communication skills; effective presenter with both internal and external audiences.
  • Strong knowledge of technology trends and ability to champion new ideas and improvements.
  • Creative thinking and ability to multitask effectively.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System.
  • Implementation and troubleshooting experience with virtualization technologies like KVM.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • 7+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Working at Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 14, 2025
Salary50/hr-76/hr
Job TypeTemporary
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Actalent

Website

actalentservices.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Fairfax, VA

Industry

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services

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