{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d8f685bbb5311f5f8ef0543f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8f685bbb5311f5f8ef0543f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8f685bbb5311f5f8ef0543f","title":"Python Developer-TS/SCI w/ FS Poly","description":"Python Developer: Full Performance Level\nLocation: Chantilly, VA US\nSecurity Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph\nClearance Status: Must be Current\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\nInferno Systems is currently looking for a python developer to build out and automate the deployment of servers and clusters of servers in both air gapped and internet cloud environments. You should have a minimum of 5 years of overall development experience in addition to the requirements below..\nJOB SUMMARY:\nThis position is a blend of devops and operational support where you will work closely with penetration testers to automate the deployment of operating systems and provisioning software on them. You will get first-hand experience working with operations and directly supporting mission objectives. The job includes designing and deploying infrastructure using orchestration tools such as Ansible, automating testing of tools and infrastructure, and writing bash and Python scripts to help with task automation. Support is primarily focused on automation of currently manual tasks to speed the deployment of tools and infrastructure. Personnel in this role will need to remain agile and adjust to changing operational conditions and scenarios.\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\nCreate and maintain DevOps projects focused on automated testing, infrastructure deployment and log aggregation.\nOptimizing support for ongoing, rapidly changing operational activities/needs by applying technical knowledge/expertise to implement changes.\nLink, analyze, and assess technical capabilities for operations and business systems between all internal applications.\nDocument technical information into clear, readable Confluence (or other technical documentation platforms) pages used to support the Penetration Testers and other technical and non-technical personnel.\nAssist in identifying potential gaps and/or risks so that operational support is properly maintained.\nMust be a strong and flexible communicator, facilitator and collaborator.\nExperience in Agile software methodologies or equivalent.\nAbility to research, analyze, prioritize, problem solve, and work several tasks concurrently with minimal supervision.\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\nHigh-level software development lifecycle expert.\nExperience programming in Python and scripting in Bash.\nExperience with both Linux and Windows, but with an emphasis on Linux.\nUnderstanding of Linux operating systems (e.g. CentOS Stream, Ubuntu, Fedora, Rocky, Debian, etc.)\nExperience developing in virtualized environments such as VMWare ESXi.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines\nCan distill end objectives into individual requirements\nExperience with data flows, ETL general data processing.\nExperience with orchestration tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet and/or Salt.\nStrong interpersonal communication skills to interface with a variety of customers and independently design and develop tools to meet requirements.\nSolid understanding of Linux logging and log aggregation software\nAbility to conduct network traffic analysis using tools such as tcpdump\nFamiliarity with network traffic redirection (i.e. iptables).\nFamiliar with using code repositories and git\nFamiliar with using ticket tracking and documentation software such as Confluence, Jira or GitLab / GitHub.\nDESIRED SKILLS\nDesire to learn Kubernetes\nExperience with automation and orchestration software such as Ansible, Salt or Puppet.\nExperience with installing, configuring and maintaining physical server hardware\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $150,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nCompensation Package:\nBonus opportunities\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph? Unfortunately, applicants without this clearance will not be considered.\nAbility to Commute:\nChantilly, VA 20151 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Inferno Systems","rawCompany":"inferno systems","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T19:35:14.571Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Python Developer-TS/SCI w/ FS Poly","description":"Python Developer: Full Performance Level\nLocation: Chantilly, VA US\nSecurity Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph\nClearance Status: Must be Current\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\nInferno Systems is currently looking for a python developer to build out and automate the deployment of servers and clusters of servers in both air gapped and internet cloud environments. You should have a minimum of 5 years of overall development experience in addition to the requirements below..\nJOB SUMMARY:\nThis position is a blend of devops and operational support where you will work closely with penetration testers to automate the deployment of operating systems and provisioning software on them. You will get first-hand experience working with operations and directly supporting mission objectives. The job includes designing and deploying infrastructure using orchestration tools such as Ansible, automating testing of tools and infrastructure, and writing bash and Python scripts to help with task automation. Support is primarily focused on automation of currently manual tasks to speed the deployment of tools and infrastructure. 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