Senior Software Engineer
MANTECHAbout the role
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Software Engineer to join our team in San Antonio, TX.
The Linux Orchestration Services (LOS) team which is the standard of excellence for all things Linux within the organization. The selected candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s cloud-compute infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Linux Operating System and automation technologies.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Develop prototypes, models, or conceptual designs to innovate solutions for mission requirements.
Evaluate new and existing technologies to solve operational problems effectively.
Identify capability gaps and innovate mitigations to address these gaps.
Evaluate, develop, or test computer code and tools to achieve performance objectives.
Apply computer security principles to ensure robust mitigation of various attack vectors.
Utilize general knowledge of data models and protocols to conduct agile DevOps via Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) principles.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years OR associate’s degree with 15 years OR 20 years (no degree requirement) of relevant Software Engineering experience
Proficient in Linux systems & Strong skills in languages such as Python, JSON, Yaml, Bash, etc.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS/Lambda, Azure, Google Cloud Provider) or Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) technologies
Expertise in automation tools (such as Ansible) and frameworks for streamlining processes and workflows
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, ECS (Elastic Container Service), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), etc.
Proficient in version control systems like GIT and skilled in maintaining comprehensive documentation for developed capabilities
Knowledge of applying DISA STIG standards
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Red Hat Satellite and Red Hat Image Builder
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certificate
Microsoft Azure products, VMWare (VSphere), OpenStack
Experience/Knowledge of Virtual Desktop deployment and configuration automation (Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Salt, etc.)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Expertise in managing and arranging JIRA projects, backlogs, sprints.
Postgres, JavaScript, HTML, web/frontend
Clearance Requirements
Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Physical Requirements
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally move about inside the office to collaborate with other leaders/teams, use standard office automation equipment, and virtual communication
Responsibilities
- Develop prototypes, models, or conceptual designs to innovate solutions for mission requirements
- Evaluate new and existing technologies to solve operational problems effectively
- Identify capability gaps and innovate mitigations to address these gaps
- Evaluate, develop, or test computer code and tools to achieve performance objectives
- Apply computer security principles to ensure robust mitigation of various attack vectors
- Utilize general knowledge of data models and protocols to conduct agile DevOps via CI/CD principles
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 12 years OR associate’s degree with 15 years OR 20 years of relevant Software Engineering experience
- Proficient in Linux systems & Strong skills in languages such as Python, JSON, Yaml, Bash
- Experience with cloud computing platforms or Hyper-Converged Infrastructure technologies
- Expertise in automation tools and frameworks for streamlining processes and workflows
- Familiarity with containerization technologies and container orchestration platforms
- Proficient in version control systems like GIT and skilled in maintaining comprehensive documentation
- Knowledge of applying DISA STIG standards
Skills mentioned
About MANTECH
About Us: At MANTECH, we believe national security demands more than technology—it requires an unwavering dedication to the mission and the warfighters who defend it. For nearly 60 years, we have considered our work a matter of public trust, engineering the strategic advantage needed to secure the nation, protect our communities, and advance global health care. The modern battlespace is complex, volatile, and deeply interconnected. When federal managers, intelligence professionals, and military leaders face unrelenting operational hurdles, they don’t need a vendor. They need a trusted advisor who has navigated these high-stakes environments before. We bring battle-tested credibility and a sense of urgency to every challenge, helping our heroes overcome their toughest battles to achieve ultimate success. Engineered for Mission Success: We continually innovate to deliver high-tech solutions across the Defense & Space, Intelligence & Homeland Security, and Commercial sectors: * Cyberspace Superiority: Full-spectrum operations built to anticipate aggressive digital threats, secure critical supply chains, and dominate the domain. * Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming fragmented data into near real-time, actionable insights that accelerate decision-making at the tactical edge. * Digital Modernization & Systems Engineering: Utilizing Agile DevSecOps and advanced digital twinning to build resilient, cloud-native architectures from the ground up. Powered by Mission-First Talent: Our depth is rooted in the people who live the mission firsthand. Comprised of more than 9,000 talented employees around the world, nearly 40% of our workforce are veterans. Many others join us directly from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, and commercial agencies. We understand your challenges because we know your world firsthand. MANTECH | Always Advancing