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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Administrative Services Lead - **Company:** LTD Global - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Interfaces, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), User Authentication, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Device Drivers, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Infrastructure Management, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, User Provisioning Software, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Operational Systems - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a78b944ae9b948d1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field. * Additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education requirements. * Minimum 10 years of software engineering or platform engineering experience. * Experience supporting administrative/control-plane services for distributed systems. * Experience with RBAC, identity management, and secure administrative workflows. * Experience integrating third-party hardware, SDKs, middleware, and device drivers. * Strong understanding of Linux-based operational environments. * Ability to support globally distributed operational systems. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Active TS/SCI security clearance required. * Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required., * Experience supporting mission-critical or highly available systems. * Familiarity with Java-based backend services and modern administrative web interfaces. * Experience with Consul, Nomad, Vault, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms. * Experience with remote management of geographically distributed systems. * Experience supporting field engineering and operational support teams. * Experience supporting hardware certification or peripheral integration programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. ## Description Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer - Administrative Services Lead to support the design, delivery, and sustainment of enterprise administrative services supporting globally distributed mission systems. This role is responsible for overseeing platform administration services, control-plane functionality, user and role management, authentication services, lifecycle management processes, and peripheral integration support for mission-critical operational environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting distributed systems, operational platforms, and secure administrative workflows while coordinating across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and field support teams., * Lead the design and sustainment of administrative service capabilities supporting globally distributed mission platforms. * Develop and maintain control-plane services, administrative interfaces, and platform management capabilities. * Manage user provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), authentication, and authorization services. * Support software installation, upgrade, rollback, and lifecycle orchestration activities. * Oversee peripheral device integration efforts including middleware, SDKs, drivers, and vendor APIs. * Coordinate with third-party vendors to certify peripherals and middleware into operational environments. * Develop technical roadmaps and administrative service architectures for multiple deployment environments. * Support operational troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and issue remediation activities. * Collaborate with Software Architects, Platform Engineers, Cybersecurity personnel, QA teams, and Field Support personnel. * Produce technical documentation, upgrade procedures, supported device matrices, and administrative workflows. * Participate in system readiness reviews, engineering reviews, and operational support activities. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)