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# Python Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

- **Company:** Red Alpha
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Linux, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Messaging Application Programming Interface, MongoDB, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Ansible, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/84fc0951-db31-4376-a94b-ba68f09250a1/python-software-engineer-tssci-with-polygraph

## About the Role

* 7+ years of relevant experience as a Software Engineer
 * A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
 * Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
 * Experience developing scripts using Bash
 * Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
 * Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
 * Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
 * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
 * Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
 * Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
 * Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
 * Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
 * Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
 * Experience using Git Source Control System
 * An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Bonus Skills:

 * Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
 * Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

## Description

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions and integrate with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. Responsibilities ialso include resolving technical issues, supporting system enhancements, and continuosly improving performance and interoperability.