MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leverage IT automation to perform daily tasks associated with data repositories on air-gapped networks. Perform Bash shell scripting Demonstrated experience creating and managing virtual environments Experience configuring and maintaining storage and file systems Experience in developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management  Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments Document and maintain SOPs on the configuration of the system Perform daily audits of systems and software Minimum Qualifications: ~14+ years of Software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.. An additional 5 years of software engineering experience might be substituted for a degree. ~ Intermediate familiarization for the configuration, orchestration, and development of containerized applications (Ranger/Docker/Kubernetes) ~ Experience with Python, Java Script and Bash Shell Scripting ~ Familiarity with Linux administration, system file hierarchy, root commands ~ Ability to troubleshoot and deploy tools such as Redhat and Ansible. ~ Ability to automate dataflow between distributed software systems. ~ Hands-on experience with NIFI to forward collected log events to repositories for analysis. ~ Familiarity with this open-source platform for the development of containerized applications for distributed applications e.g. Kubernetes. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to launch and configure VMWare instances (i.e., vCenter) Create/Maintain bash scripts to dump and load databases Experience with Ruby, Java and Perl Fundamental experience with DevOps tools such as nxLog, Graphana, GIT, SaltStack (SALT) Clearance Requirement:  ~ Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Poly    Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.