Support Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Support engineer jobs in Maryland are in consistent demand, with the strongest concentration in cybersecurity, defense IT, and enterprise software support tied to the federal contracting corridor running through Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Washington D.C. suburbs. Major employers with deep roots in the state include Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and SAIC, all of which maintain large Maryland operations and hire support engineers at entry, mid, and senior levels. Cloud infrastructure support and help desk escalation roles are among the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support DevOps activities for the Zero Trust Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ZT ICAM) program and deployments for DoD customers. Working under the direction of senior engineers, this individual will assist with automated build, testing, packaging, deployment, monitoring, and release activities; support Linux and containerized environments; and help maintain repeatable deployment configurations and technical documentation.
The position requires foundational DevOps knowledge and practical experience with Kubernetes, along with an interest in expanding those skills while supporting an integrated enterprise solution across varied customer environments.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automated builds, testing, artifact packaging, and release activities.
- Assist with the deployment and sustainment of containerized applications in Kubernetes environments under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Maintain configuration files, scripts, deployment manifests, repositories, and version-controlled engineering artifacts.
- Help configure and troubleshoot workloads, services, namespaces, ConfigMaps, Secrets, storage, networking, and access controls.
- Monitor pipeline and deployment results; review logs and system health information; document issues; and support corrective actions.
- Assist with container and dependency scanning, vulnerability remediation tracking, software bills of materials, and release evidence.
- Support DISA and other DoW customer deployment activities by collecting environment information, executing documented procedures, and escalating technical issues.
- Develop and maintain setup instructions, deployment checklists, troubleshooting notes, release documentation, and other technical guides.
Qualifications
Required
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Seven years of experience as a systems engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher, if the COR determines that the position's activities include CWIP activities.
- Five years of additional systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Desired
- Experience with RKE2, Rancher, Helm, Kustomize, Kubernetes package configuration, or single- and multi-namespace deployments.
- Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Terraform, or comparable automation and infrastructure tools.
- Exposure to security scanning, vulnerability management, software bills of materials, artifact signing, container registries, or software supply chain practices.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, PKI, mutual TLS, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or enterprise identity and access management concepts.
- Experience supporting classified, disconnected, air-gapped, or otherwise restricted customer environments.
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, or Git-based repositories to manage work and technical documentation.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$94,400 - $198,200The Opportunity
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support DevOps activities for the Zero Trust Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ZT ICAM) program and deployments for DoD customers. Working under the direction of senior engineers, this individual will assist with automated build, testing, packaging, deployment, monitoring, and release activities; support Linux and containerized environments; and help maintain repeatable deployment configurations and technical documentation.
The position requires foundational DevOps knowledge and practical experience with Kubernetes, along with an interest in expanding those skills while supporting an integrated enterprise solution across varied customer environments.
Responsibilities
- Support continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automated builds, testing, artifact packaging, and release activities.
- Assist with the deployment and sustainment of containerized applications in Kubernetes environments under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Maintain configuration files, scripts, deployment manifests, repositories, and version-controlled engineering artifacts.
- Help configure and troubleshoot workloads, services, namespaces, ConfigMaps, Secrets, storage, networking, and access controls.
- Monitor pipeline and deployment results; review logs and system health information; document issues; and support corrective actions.
- Assist with container and dependency scanning, vulnerability remediation tracking, software bills of materials, and release evidence.
- Support DISA and other DoW customer deployment activities by collecting environment information, executing documented procedures, and escalating technical issues.
- Develop and maintain setup instructions, deployment checklists, troubleshooting notes, release documentation, and other technical guides.
Qualifications
Required
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Seven years of experience as a systems engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher, if the COR determines that the position's activities include CWIP activities.
- Five years of additional systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Desired
- Experience with RKE2, Rancher, Helm, Kustomize, Kubernetes package configuration, or single- and multi-namespace deployments.
- Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Terraform, or comparable automation and infrastructure tools.
- Exposure to security scanning, vulnerability management, software bills of materials, artifact signing, container registries, or software supply chain practices.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, PKI, mutual TLS, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or enterprise identity and access management concepts.
- Experience supporting classified, disconnected, air-gapped, or otherwise restricted customer environments.
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, or Git-based repositories to manage work and technical documentation.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
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Support Engineer Job Market in Maryland
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in support engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Remedy
- Proficiency troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and networked environments
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification preferred or required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for end-user and stakeholder support
- Ability to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance for federal contract roles
Support Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a support engineer in Maryland?
Support engineering in Maryland does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and vendor certifications. Most Maryland employers expect at least an associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications carry significant weight. For roles tied to federal contractors, eligibility for a security clearance is often a practical prerequisite from day one.
Which companies hire support engineers in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring support engineers in Maryland include Peraton, OSIbeyond, and Leidos, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's dense federal contracting industry means many of these openings sit within large defense and IT services firms with long-term government contracts in the Baltimore and D.C. metro areas.
Which Maryland cities have the most support engineer jobs?
Rockville, Fort Meade, and Annapolis Junction account for the largest share of support engineer openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives volume through its concentration of healthcare systems, financial institutions, and university IT departments, while the D.C. suburban areas, including Bethesda, Rockville, and Columbia, generate steady openings tied to federal agencies and the defense contractors that support them.
Are there remote support engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most technical roles, because a significant portion of support engineering work involves software, cloud platforms, and remote diagnostics rather than hands-on hardware. About 54% of support engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much of the work. Tier-two application support, cloud infrastructure monitoring, and software troubleshooting roles are the most consistently remote-eligible specialties.
How can I get hired as a support engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a help desk or IT technician role, which large Maryland employers such as Leidos, SAIC, and major Baltimore-area health systems like Johns Hopkins Health System and University of Maryland Medical System post regularly. Earning a CompTIA A+ certification before applying signals foundational competency and sets candidates apart. Many federal contractors in the D.C. corridor also run associate or junior analyst programs that bring in candidates without direct support engineering experience but with clearance eligibility and a relevant degree.
Where can I find and apply to support engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to support engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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