Hiring: Application Engineer Expert Level Company: Integrity Technology Consultants Location: Laurel, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:04:36 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Apache, Configuration Management, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, MongoDB, Node.js, PKI, Python, RHEL, Rancher About the job Required Skills: •Work across multiple hosting platforms supporting Linux VMs. This position allows you to learn about the product as well as dive deep into area of VM Management/DevOps. •Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements •Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs - stand-alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster – across multiple hosting platforms •Maintain Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitor the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or Kubernetes commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth. Administer, secure, and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across multiple cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS) •Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health through Rancher or Kubernetes •Support Apache NiFi deployments—performing configuration updates, monitoring dataflows, and resolving connectivity or resource-related issues •Manage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI), ensuring systems meet current security and compliance standards (STIG/SSP) •Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories Qualifications: •Must already possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph in order to be considered •Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. •Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. •Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. •Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree. •Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree. •Troubleshooting experience (VM & application logs & tracking down sources/causes of VM or application issues) •Operational familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools •Solid functional working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management •Hands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS Compensation: •401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!