Infrastructure Software Engineer

• Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Infrastructure Software Engineer Level 2 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis
• Junction, MD area. At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions.
• Click "Apply Now" and take the next step
• toward joining the Jovian Concepts team!
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.
• The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and
• enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics,
• novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets,
• real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon
• documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and
• tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and
• documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development
• and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include
• hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government
• Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and
• synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain research infrastructure software
• supporting complex systems
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems
• and operating environments, ensuring compatibility, performance, and
• maintainability
• Contribute across the software lifecycle: requirements
• interpretation, design, implementation, testing, verification, and deployment
• of prototype and operational software
• Build and improve automation, tooling, and CI/CD
• workflows to accelerate development and increase reliability (e.g., build
• pipelines, test automation, packaging, releases processes)
• Work in Linux-based development and runtime environments,
• including scripting and troubleshooting at the OS and application layers
• Collaborate with engineers/researchers to identify
• successful approaches to complex problems, rapidly iterate prototypes, and
• transition viable solutions toward operational use
• Support networked systems and software that interacts
• with networking stacks, data flows, distributed services, or mission
• environments
• Interface directly with customer stakeholders (technical
• and programmatic) to coordinate priorities, communicate progress, and resolve
• issues
• Monitor and direct subcontractor tasking as needed by
• providing technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring integration
• and quality standards are met
• Produce clear technical documentation (design notes,
• build/deploy instructions, test evidence, and operational runbooks)

Requirements

• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 4+
• years and a Masters, or 2+ years and a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related
• discipline. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 4 additional years of experience is
• required for a total of 10 years
• Software development experience with the building and
• integration of applications/services in complex environments
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and at least one of
• C/C++, Java, or Go (exposure to all is a plus)
• Familiarity with secure development practices in
• restricted environments (e.g., hardened enclaves, controlled repos, offline
• build patterns)
• Working knowledge in software engineering practices and
• tooling, such as:
• *Git/GitHub/GitLab branching, PRs, and code reviews
• *Agile development practices
• *CI tooling (e.g., Jenkins) or similar pipelines
• Strong problem-solving ability with a track record of
• learning new technologies quickly and delivering results in
• ambiguous/problem-driven research settings
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues
• and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills

Experience supporting research platforms or environments

• where rapid prototyping transitions into operationally relevant software
• Prior experience providing technical leadership,
• mentoring junior engineers, or coordinating work across development teams
• Experience with design, development, test, verification,
• and certification of operational software (including evidence-driven testing
• and documentation)

Strong “systems” familiarity

• *Linux and Windows system skills
• *Shell scripting and automation
• *Virtualization / VM technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM,

VirtualBox, Proxmox)

Networking background

• *TCP/IP fundamentals, routing/switching concepts,
• firewalls
• *Network service development, packet/data pipeline
• integration, network troubleshooting

Experience with modern ecosystem tooling, such as

• *Containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• *Infrastructure automation via Ansible, Terraform
• *Artifact/package management, reproducible builds, release
• engineering

Benefits

• In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92%
• Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they
• would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive
• benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional
• work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!

Our benefits include

Great

• Healthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst
• BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health
• savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer
• contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees
• and family.

Amazing

• Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5%
• annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or
• additional employee contribution required!

Generous

Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for

company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave

Fantastic

• Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees
• pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for
• full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
• WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term
• and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four
• (4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary
• recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee
• and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build
• event and Holiday Party extravaganza.

Disclaimer

• Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance
• level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits,
• eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those
• generally described and are subject to change at the company's
• discretion.