Linux Software Engineer L1 KBX

Linux Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Telework: Based on tasking

About the Role

Join a small, talented Linux engineering team where you can design architecture, build solutions, and grow your technical skillset in a hybrid cloud environment. You'll work across multiple networks and architectures, creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux instances that support mission‑critical operations. If you enjoy automation, problem‑solving, and thinking creatively to overcome technical challenges, this role offers the perfect blend of innovation and impact.

What You'll Work On

• Designing and developing solutions that support organizational and mission needs
• Creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux instances across diverse environments
• Writing and modifying Python scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency
• Automating repetitive processes using Bash and Python
• Collaborating closely with a small, high‑performing team
• Exploring new technologies and contributing fresh ideas to improve workflows

What You Bring

• 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Four additional years of SWE experience may be substituted for the degree

• Compliance with DoD ‑M, IAM Level I (CAP, CND, Cloud , GSLC, Security CE, HCISPP)
• Strong, recent experience with Python, including writing scripts from scratch
• Experience automating tasks using Bash and Python
• Self‑motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with team members and service owners

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Hands‑on Linux server administration (configuration, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting)
• Experience with Puppet or Ansible
• Familiarity with AWS, including EC2 Auto Scaling
• Experience using aws‑cli and boto3