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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Level 02 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQU - **Company:** Constellation Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9026958/software-engineer-level-02-fully-cleared-with-polygraph-requ ## About the Role * CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration frameworks such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. * Infrastructure Tools: Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible. * Container Platforms: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. * Cloud Experience: Proficiency with major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position. Required: * Must be a US Citizen. * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (last polygraph must be within the last five (05) years) * Candidate would be expected to be "On call" to support system operations. * Must have fourteen (14) years' 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 (i.e. Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required. * Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. * Requires software engineering experience who can support cloud-native deployments and DevOps-related activities. * Experience in designing, building, testing and deploying changes to existing software * Experience in enhanced infrastructure security protocols * Knowledge in Identifying manual processes that can be automated * Experience in maintaining and improving cloud infrastructure * Automate code integration, testing, and deployment to deliver product features to production securely and efficiently. * Provision and manage environments using automation tools instead of manual server configurations. * Configure logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to proactively detect bottlenecks and resolve production issues. * Manage containerized applications to ensure seamless scaling across platforms. * Work directly with the infrastructure and platform team to remove workflow barriers and streamline technical processes. * Debug existing software and correct defects * Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration frameworks such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. * Infrastructure Tools: Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible. * Container Platforms: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. * Cloud Experience: Proficiency with major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [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 - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)