Software Engineer - Fort Meade, MD
Company: Msccn
Location: Fort George G Meade
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization
works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their
open roles. The following position is available to Veterans,
Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members,
Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you
have the required skill set, education requirements, and
experience, please click the submit button and follow the next
steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site"
at the location detailed in the job post. Description Markon is
seeking multiple Software Engineers (Levels 1–3) to support the
Fort Meade customer in a secure, mission-critical environment.
These roles support the development, automation, integration, and
sustainment of software systems operating across controlled and
air-gapped networks. This position works with cross-functional
teams to integrate new technologies, enhance system reliability,
and deliver scalable solutions in support of mission operations.
Responsibilities Develop, automate, integrate, and sustain software
systems supporting mission operations. Leverage IT automation and
scripting to support daily operations in secure and air-gapped
environments. Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, Python, and
JavaScript. Support containerized applications and system
integration efforts. Automate data flows and log/event forwarding
between distributed software systems. Support Linux-based
environments, including troubleshooting and configuration. Develop
and maintain technical documentation and SOPs. Collaborate with
engineering teams to introduce and integrate new technologies into
production environments. Develop and deliver technical briefings,
presentations, and documentation to stakeholders. Senior-level
engineers may provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Qualifications Required
Qualifications Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph through this Customer
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science,
Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management,
or a related discipline, OR equivalent relevant experience.
Experience developing software or automation using Bash, Python,
and/or JavaScript. Experience working in Linux environments,
including system administration and troubleshooting. Ability to
operate effectively in secure, mission-focused environments. Strong
written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience administering Splunk, including data ingestion,
forwarders, user management, and monitoring. Hands-on experience
with NiFi for data movement and log forwarding. Experience with
container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Experience
deploying and automating systems using Ansible. Experience with
VMware (e.g., vCenter). Familiarity with DevOps and monitoring
tools such as nxLog, Grafana, Git, and SaltStack. Experience with
additional programming languages such as Ruby, Java, or Perl.
Experience Levels Candidates will be aligned based on experience
and technical depth: Software Engineer – Level 1 (SWE1): 7–13 years
of relevant software engineering experience Software Engineer –
Level 2 (SWE2): 14–20years of relevant software engineering
experience Software Engineer – Level 3 (SWE3): 21 years of relevant
software engineering experience, including technical leadership or
subject matter expertise Salary Range USD $130,000.00 - USD
$230,000.00 /Yr.
Keywords: Msccn, Leesburg , Software Engineer - Fort Meade, MD, IT / Software / Systems , Fort George G Meade, Virginia
