Software Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Professional experience supporting Windows or Linux systems in an engineering environment.

Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, applications, containers, networks, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with system and service configuration, including DNS, proxies, certificates, permissions, ports, and environment variables.

Working knowledge of at least one scripting language, preferably PowerShell or Python.

Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance and program access required for the position.

Additional skills: plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

1. Windows and Linux node administration — configuring, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting engineering systems and services.
2. Infrastructure and application configuration — DNS, proxies, certificates, ports, service accounts, permissions, environment variables, and network connectivity.
3. Monitoring and observability — hands-on experience with Prometheus, Grafana, node exporters, dashboards, alerts, and service-health monitoring.
4. CI/CD and container support — GitLab pipelines and runners, Docker or similar container platforms, and troubleshooting pipeline or deployment failures.
5. Automation and scripting — PowerShell, Python, or Bash for configuration, system integration, data processing, and reducing manual operational tasks.

Desired Skills

Professional experience supporting Windows or Linux systems in an engineering environment.

Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, applications, containers, networks, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with system and service configuration, including DNS, proxies, certificates, permissions, ports, and environment variables.

Working knowledge of at least one scripting language, preferably PowerShell or Python.

Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance and program access required for the position.