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Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$260,000 - $284,500
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Remote/Hybrid•Columbia, MD (On-Site/Office)
At Shadow Strategies, you will join a culture defined by innovation, purpose, and meaningful impact. We seek senior engineers who design and deliver resilient software systems that support real mission outcomes. If you are inspired by complexity, motivated by clarity, and committed to excellence, we invite you to become part of something exceptional.
This role supports the design, development, and operation of a suite of web-based analysis tools used in mission environments. You will work across containerized React user interfaces, Java and Go microservices, custom REST security services, and data platforms including MongoDB and OpenSearch. These systems provide users with real-time alerting, advanced historical querying, and secure document storage and retrieval.
What You’ll Do
Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab runners
Establish and manage staging environments and Kubernetes clusters
Deploy and test software across multiple environments
Create and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
Write and maintain Helm charts for application deployment
Transfer software artifacts between systems and networks
Produce clear technical documentation and operational guides
Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization
Who This Might Be a Fit For
This could be a great fit if you:
Design infrastructure that operates quietly, efficiently, and predictably
Think in automation, reproducibility, and resilience
Understand the full lifecycle - from code commit to production deployment
Have deep experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and containerization
Care about observability, documentation, and system health as much as uptime
Required Skills
AWS tools and services
Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Git and GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines and runners
Linux systems administration
Helpful Experience Areas
Cloud-native systems operating in AWS environments
Kubernetes-based deployments using EKS and Helm
Secure REST services and service-to-service authentication
Observability, logging, alerting, and performance tuning
Working across front-end, backend, and data layers in integrated systems
Years of Experience and Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 20 years of experience
OR 24 years of experience without a degree
What You'll Build
Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab runners
Establish and manage staging environments and Kubernetes clusters
Deploy and test software across multiple environments
Create and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
Write and maintain Helm charts for application deployment
Transfer software artifacts between systems and networks
Produce clear technical documentation and operational guides
Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization
Work Environment
Based in Columbia, MD
Up to 2 days of telework per week depending on tasking and customer needs
Mission-focused teams supporting operational systems
Engineers are trusted to own outcomes and make technical decisions
What Comes With It
You will have what you need to do your best work:
Fully covered health insurance for medical, dental, and vision
Paid parental leave: 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner does
Flexible leave: 36 days total each year, including 25 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
401(k) for your future
Short-term and long-term disability
Annual health stipend if you opt out of our insurance
See our benefit plan here: https://www.shadowstrategies.io/benefits
The Extras? They're Built In
No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters.
Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive, inside and outside of work.
Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Shadow Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
This role supports the design, development, and operation of a suite of web-based analysis tools used in mission environments. You will work across containerized React user interfaces, Java and Go microservices, custom REST security services, and data platforms including MongoDB and OpenSearch. These systems provide users with real-time alerting, advanced historical querying, and secure document storage and retrieval.
What You’ll Do
Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab runners
Establish and manage staging environments and Kubernetes clusters
Deploy and test software across multiple environments
Create and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
Write and maintain Helm charts for application deployment
Transfer software artifacts between systems and networks
Produce clear technical documentation and operational guides
Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization
Who This Might Be a Fit For
This could be a great fit if you:
Design infrastructure that operates quietly, efficiently, and predictably
Think in automation, reproducibility, and resilience
Understand the full lifecycle - from code commit to production deployment
Have deep experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and containerization
Care about observability, documentation, and system health as much as uptime
Required Skills
AWS tools and services
Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Git and GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines and runners
Linux systems administration
Helpful Experience Areas
Cloud-native systems operating in AWS environments
Kubernetes-based deployments using EKS and Helm
Secure REST services and service-to-service authentication
Observability, logging, alerting, and performance tuning
Working across front-end, backend, and data layers in integrated systems
Years of Experience and Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 20 years of experience
OR 24 years of experience without a degree
What You'll Build
Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab runners
Establish and manage staging environments and Kubernetes clusters
Deploy and test software across multiple environments
Create and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
Write and maintain Helm charts for application deployment
Transfer software artifacts between systems and networks
Produce clear technical documentation and operational guides
Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization
Work Environment
Based in Columbia, MD
Up to 2 days of telework per week depending on tasking and customer needs
Mission-focused teams supporting operational systems
Engineers are trusted to own outcomes and make technical decisions
What Comes With It
You will have what you need to do your best work:
Fully covered health insurance for medical, dental, and vision
Paid parental leave: 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner does
Flexible leave: 36 days total each year, including 25 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
401(k) for your future
Short-term and long-term disability
Annual health stipend if you opt out of our insurance
See our benefit plan here: https://www.shadowstrategies.io/benefits
The Extras? They're Built In
No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters.
Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive, inside and outside of work.
Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Shadow Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
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