Jobs in Columbia Md

Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Bash)

$169,000 - $207,000/yr

Software Engineer 1 - (AI, Python, Bash) Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required Position ID: 20-16-063-SWE1 Location: Columbia, Maryland Description: We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer with an interest in AI to join and help improve processes, streamline efforts, and expand the team's capabilities. This is a great opportunity to grow as an engineer while applying modern AI technologies to real operational challenges. Working alongside senior engineers and the organizational strategist, you will help gather requirements, build and test AI-assisted tools, and turn cumbersome, time-consuming tasks into streamlined workflows. You will gain hands-on experience with AI agents, Skills, and MCP integrations that expedite the development, qualification, and certification of cyber professionals, and you will learn the CNO operational and training environments along the way. The ideal candidate has a solid software engineering foundation, strong problem-solving instincts, and a desire to learn quickly in a mission-focused setting. If you are excited about putting AI to work on a mission that directly impacts TAO readiness, this is the role for you. * Participate in discussions with training staff and stakeholders to help capture requirements and understand process bottlenecks. * Implement and test components of AI-driven solutions that streamline readiness and certification workflows, with guidance from senior engineers. * Assist in configuring AI harnesses, including developing and maintaining custom Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that connect AI workflows to organizational data and tools. * Contribute across the development lifecycle, including prototyping, coding, testing, and delivery of assigned features. * Build and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python and Bash. * Use AI tools to assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining JQS and TQS documentation under the direction of the training team. * Write clear technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support adoption of new AI tools. * Learn and apply team coding standards, version control practices, and review processes. Position Required Skills: * Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python or Bash preferred). * Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including version control (Git), testing, and debugging. * Basic knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts. * Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and an interest in applying them to automate routine tasks. * Ability to write clear, organized technical documentation. * Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from senior engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Nice to Haves * Knowledge of or exposure to CNE/CNO operations and cyber mission tradecraft. * Experience or coursework with AI harnesses and agentic workflows, including Skills or MCP servers. * Exposure to systems engineering concepts, from design through delivery. * Experience with C++. * Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM) prompt engineering, evaluation, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). * Familiarity with web development frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript) for building user-facing tools. * Experience or familiarity with TAO/CNO formalized training pipelines. * Exposure to Job Qualification Standards (JQS) or other training and certification documents. SWE1 Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Salary Range: $169k-$207k (Annually) The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications. Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. www.akina-inc.com/careers

Senior DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

From $155,000/yr

(9712) Senior DevOps Engineer @ IAMUS Consulting DevOps Engineer Description The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Columbia, MD. If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Requirements Essential Job Responsibilities * Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS. * Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment. * Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services. * Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure. * Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary. * Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance. * Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure. * Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * Security Clearance – A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required. * 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. * Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms. * Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure. * Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible. * Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management. * Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. * Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools. * Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment. * Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. * Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams. * Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed. * Must be able to work on customer site in Columbia, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule. Preferred Requirements * Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. * Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus. Compensation At IAMUS Consulting, we're building a team of like-minded individuals who aren't afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve greater results. Fostering an environment where high-caliber employees can shine means that we offer benefits and support for our team both in the office and beyond. Our benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care. Salary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $155,000 and $202,000. This estimate is one part of IAMUS Consulting's overall compensation package.

Enterprise - Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes, AWS, Linux

From $225,000/yr

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving , open communication , and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. Description We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the development life cycle of platform architectural design, deployment and debugging for modern mission applications. * Building a release pipeline to enable fast, but safe delivery of critical business software to Production * Develop \& maintain sound version control best practices-based CM systems (GIT), including branching and merging strategies * Serve as a technical lead for an Agile team and actively participate in all Agile ceremonies. Participate in all team ceremonies including planning, grooming, product demonstration and team retrospectives * Ability to automate release deployments across development, test, stag in g, Quality Assurance and production stacks using a combination of scripting languages and other automation toolkits * Set-up up new sites and applications via configuration management such as Puppet and Ansible * Maintain / upgrade/ patch tracking and documentation software (Confluence / Jira) * Create, Assist, and Implement design and maintenance web service infrastructure and deployments * Analyze service stack and make recommendations for further improvements * Identify processes and capabilities that can be streamlined and automated * Communicate effectively to help bridge stakeholder and development requirements * Assist with support and operations where necessary * Maintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored, or accessed * Leverage programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, and Java * Proficient with DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering methodologies * Proficient automating network infrastructure configuration using Software Defined Networking * Ability to have a holistic view of service development and deployment architecture * Understanding of SLA requirements and role of high availability architectures, performance optimization, and monitoring techniques * Act in the capacity to support deployment and operations when necessary * Set up and configure a continuous integration environment by leveraging Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes * Architect and develop best practices for software build tools (Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell) and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Bamboo), and infrastructure automation (Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Puppet, Chef, ansible, etc.) * Experience working cross functionally across multiple teams This position allows partial telework. Clearance A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Experience Bachelor 's degree or higher is required in either Engineering (i. e. Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.) or Computer Science with a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience (excludes education experience such as Bachelor' s or Master's degree in relevant field). Required Skills * Docker * Kubernetes * AWS * Linux Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $225,000 - $245,000. Wealth Benefits * Above Market Hourly Pay * 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit * Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth * Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits: * Company subsidized Medical Coverage * 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage * 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance * Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits: * Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off * Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement * Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies * Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community * Onboarding and Annual Swag * Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Referrals \& Inquiries Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire. Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and we’ll notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available! Please Send Referrals And Inquiries To jobs@eriasventures.com

Staff Accountant

About the Company A growing, project-based services company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a lean, highly visible finance team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with an experienced CFO in a true right-hand capacity within a two-person accounting team. About the Role This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and is ideal for someone who enjoys owning both day-to-day accounting and more strategic finance support. The Staff Accountant will be involved in full-cycle accounting, including transactional work as well as project-focused financial responsibilities. This position is perfect for someone who wants to learn the business from the ground up, make an impact, and grow over time. Responsibilities * Full-cycle accounting support from transaction processing through month-end close * Accounts payable and accounts receivable * Project billing, invoicing, and customer payment tracking * Job costing and project-level financial analysis * Bank and account reconciliations * Assisting with cash management and daily cash visibility * Supporting month-end and year-end processes * Maintaining accurate financial records and improving accounting workflows * Partnering closely with leadership on ad hoc reporting and operational needs * Assisting with additional administrative and business-related functions as needed Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required * 2+ years of accounting experience * Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger activity * Exposure to project billing, job costing, construction, contracting, or other project-based environments is a plus * Self-starter comfortable working in a small team environment * Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership * Ability to adapt, prioritize, and wear multiple hats Required Skills Self-starter comfortable working in a small team environment, strong attention to detail, and willingness to take ownership. Preferred Skills Exposure to project billing, job costing, construction, contracting, or other project-based environments is a plus. Pay range and compensation package Not specified in the job description. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.