Software Engineer in Test

Work location: Columbia, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge Make system health easier to see and act on. Build Zabbix templates and dashboards that help infrastructure teams spot issues and keep services dependable.

The mission Support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking and dependable operational services.

What you’ll do Develop monitoring templates for hardware, certificates and application processes

Create and refine Zabbix dashboards

Assist administration and networking teams with agent deployments

Work from a Jira request queue

Participate in team meetings and troubleshoot monitoring

What you’ll bring 14 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

Zabbix development

Scripting experience, including Python or Java

Linux user experience

Core hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Preferred qualifications Other monitoring tool configuration or development

General scripting

Compensation and flexibility $106.02–$137.72 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+'s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+? Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include: 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution

Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development and certification reimbursement

Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility

Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility

Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr