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Application Engineer 4

Linthicum Heights, MarylandOn-site

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Application Engineer 4 at Wyetech designs, develops, and maintains software tools and subsystems for federal government customers, managing implementation using formal specifications and CASE tools. The role also oversees Linux VM and Kubernetes cluster operations, including Ansible automation, security hardening, and Apache NiFi support across multiple cloud platforms.

About this role

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.
Work across multiple hosting platforms supporting Linux VMs. This position allows you to learn about the product as well as dive deep into area of VM Management/DevOps.
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

  • Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements
  • Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs - stand-alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster – across multiple hosting platforms
  • Maintain Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitor the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or Kubernetes commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth. Administer, secure, and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across multiple cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS)
  • Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health through Rancher or Kubernetes
  • Support Apache NiFi deployments—performing configuration updates, monitoring dataflows, and resolving connectivity or resource-related issues
  • Manage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI), ensuring systems meet current security and compliance standards (STIG/SSP)
  • Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories
  • Work directly with development teams and end users to deliver operational support ranging from basic configuration changes to complex cluster builds
  • Analyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes of VM, container, or application-level problems

    • Required Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph
  • All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being
    proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions.
  • Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience
    and an Associate's Degree.
  • Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree.
  • Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.
  • Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.

    • Required Technical Skills

  • Troubleshooting experience (VM & application logs & tracking down sources/causes of VM or application issues)
  • Strong Linux skills (RHEL 8/9)
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher for containerized workloads
  • Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools
  • Working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management
  • Hands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS
  • Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network-related issues in Linux environments
  • Experience applying security hardening (STIG, STE/STN) and maintaining compliance documentation (SSP)
  • Experience with network flow monitoring tools
  • Active Security + Certification
  • Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs

    • Desired Technical Skills

  • RedHat certification
  • Knowledge of Python
  • MongoDB, Kubernetes (Docker)

    • The Benefits Package

  • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
    • Additional benefits include:
  • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
    • Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
  • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

    • Company Environment & Perks

  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
  • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
  • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
  • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
  • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

    • Skills

    AnsibleApache NiFiAWSDockerKubernetesLinuxMongoDBOpenStackPKIPythonRancherRedHat CertificationRHEL 8/9SecurityServer Certificate LifecycleSSH TroubleshootingSSPSTIGVMwareYUM

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