Senior Software Engineer: with focus on Architecture and Software Design Documentation; TS/SCI [...]

Position Description :

If you love high profile and challenging work supporting the US Government, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Bring your technical expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact here at Serco. You will be on a critical team working with the customer at our Maryland location.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for evaluating and preparing system engineering and technical analysis documentation to include: Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Specifications, Software Installation Guides, and User manuals for a complex integrated Enterprise Management suite of High Performance Computing SW solutions.
• Must utilize systems engineering experience in carrying out functions, including configuration and resource management, quality assurance, and software integration, acquisition, and testing.
• Must contribute to the development of System Engineering plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specification, an Interface Control Documents.
• Will also need to record and display internally developed solutions through development of deep-dive documents, flow charts, layout, as well as diagrams.
• Qualifications must include: BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Unix/Linux based environments.
• Solid experience in administration and performance tuning of application stacks (e.g. Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, Ruby, NGINX).
• Experience with virtualize and containerization.
• Experience with monitoring systems.
• Experience with automation software (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt).
• Solid scripting skills (e.g. shell scripts, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Solid network knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $131,293.17 to $227,532.46; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• 10 years of demonstrated experience.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Unix/Linux based environments.
• Solid experience in administration and performance tuning of application stacks (e.g. Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, Ruby, NGINX).
• Experience with virtualize and containerization.
• Experience with monitoring systems.
• Experience with automation software (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt).
• Solid scripting skills (e.g. shell scripts, Perl, Ruby, Python).
• Solid network knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Maryland government customer and joining a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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