Senior Linux System Administrator at Black Canyon Consulting | Bethesda, MD

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a skilled Senior Linux System Administrator to enhance our support for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This is a full-time, onsite position at NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, with options for remote work.At…

Join Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Senior Platform DevEx/DevOps Engineer and play a crucial role in supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for both onsite and remote work at our Bethesda, MD location. The NCBI is dedicated to advancing science and public health through the provision of free access to biomedical literature and genomic data online, ranking among the world's 400 most-visited websites. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who collaborate to create valuable services for researchers, healthcare providers, educators, students, and the public. Notably, the NCBI is responsible for developing and maintaining PubMed, an extensive database of over 29 million biomedical research abstracts linked to full-text literature and supporting data. The Platform Services team is integral to our mission, ensuring that software developers at NCBI can consistently push and deploy high-quality code that adheres to federal standards for security and best coding practices. Your role will encompass the entire development lifecycle, including: Creating and standardizing tools for new project setups across the organization. Configuring CI pipelines and build tools to establish consistent expectations across various programming languages and frameworks. Implementing testing frameworks and metrics to guarantee that only secure and quality code is deployed to production. Managing deployment and publishing pipelines to deliver applications to users in both on-premises and cloud environments, while also facilitating public access to open-source projects. Integrating secure management tools for deployment parameters, credentials, and more. Developing necessary tooling for asynchronous communication, performance monitoring, and debugging of live applications. Your Responsibilities As a Senior Platform DevEx Engineer, you will be a vital member of a seasoned cross-functional team of approximately 20 skilled professionals, focused on creating and maintaining the tools and systems that empower developers across NCBI to build, deploy, and sustain software and web services used worldwide.

OverviewJoin Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Senior Cloud Administrator and play a pivotal role in supporting our initiatives for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a prestigious institute of the National Institutes of Health. This is a full-time opportunity based in Bethesda, MD.As a Senior Cloud Administrator, you will assist in managing and developing our Azure cloud services environment. We are seeking an adaptable individual who thrives in a dynamic setting and collaborates effectively with developers and operations managers to ensure stable production services.At BCC, we pride ourselves on attracting top talent by offering a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you are looking to be part of a high-performing, technology-driven organization, apply today!

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a talented Python/Django Developer to enhance our efforts for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This position is available as a full-time role and can be performed onsite at NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, or remotely.At NCBI, the world’s leading biomedical center, we cater to over six million users daily, providing critical research, clinical, genetic, and public health information. With a diverse array of applications and platforms (including node, Python, Django, C++, and more) and environments (managing big data in petabytes and utilizing machine learning across multiple clouds), you can make a significant impact in accelerating disease cures.As a member of NCBI’s web development team, you will collaborate with software engineers to create robust and dynamic web applications, APIs, and services. We are looking for an expert developer with a comprehensive understanding of modern web development practices, testing methodologies, UI design, and usability principles. You should be adept at working with user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, security, and DevOps engineers.

Join Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Senior Platform Engineer (DataOps), where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), which is part of the National Institutes of Health. This position offers the flexibility of being full-time and can be performed onsite in Bethesda, MD, or remotely.NCBI is dedicated to enhancing scientific research and public health by providing free access to biomedical literature and genomic data online. It ranks among the top 400 most-visited websites globally, serving a diverse community of researchers, physicians, educators, students, and the public. NCBI is well-known for developing PubMed, an extensive index of over 29 million biomedical research abstracts, often linked to full-text literature and supporting data.As a member of the newly formed DataOps Platform team, you will tackle complex challenges in developing an enterprise-wide DataOps platform. This initiative leverages decades of experience in managing vital data-intensive applications, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, GitOps, and containerization.We are committed to attracting top talent with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation, a flexible work schedule, and tuition reimbursement. If you thrive in a high-performing, technology-driven environment, we encourage you to apply!

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer to join our team in supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time opportunity is based at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, with potential for remote work.We seek a Software Developer who specializes in Java and Python to integrate into our software development team, contributing to the Human Variation product line. This line encompasses systems such as the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Database (dbSNP), the database of large-scale genomic variants (dbVAR), the Allele Frequency Aggregator (ALFA), and the dbGaP on FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) project.As a Software Developer, you will leverage your expertise to drive development efforts that align with the objectives of the product team and the organization. You will be tasked with defining development assignments, meeting delivery timelines, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, all under the mentorship of the Technical Program Manager and the Technical Lead of the team.Key Responsibilities:Create robust, high-performing web applications in Python/Django catering to millions of users daily.Design, develop, and implement new features for user interactions and scientific data management using contemporary APIs and frameworks.Collaborate as a core member of an agile product team to deliver an exceptional user experience.Produce responsive, accessible, and mobile-friendly code of the highest quality, utilizing automated testing, build, and deployment processes.

Role overview Black Canyon Consulting, together with Knowledge3, is hiring a Junior or Mid-level Full Stack Software Engineer to join a team focused on building knowledge-first systems for scientific and enterprise data. The position involves hands-on development and DevOps work, contributing to applications that transform scattered data into structured, reusable knowledge assets. Projects in this role support explainable reasoning, governed analytics, and trustworthy AI. The engineer will work across both frontend and backend environments, helping to build and operate production-ready applications. Close attention to system behavior and well-defined query patterns is important for success in this position. Location and work style This is a primarily remote position. Black Canyon Consulting prefers candidates located in the United States who are able to work East Coast hours. Most collaboration is asynchronous, with regular team coordination.

Overview At Black Canyon Consulting (BCC), we pride ourselves on being a premier provider in life sciences, project, and program management. We are on the lookout for an experienced Product Manager to join our team, working with a prestigious federal agency. In this role, you will help spearhead modernization efforts for one of the largest data repositories globally. This full-time position is open to candidates currently residing in the United States and is available for remote work. Position Description We are in search of a proactive Product Manager who will be instrumental in driving the success of IT/Product Modernization for a significant public repository of high-throughput data sequencing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding product success, defining visions, and prioritizing government customer needs. You will work collaboratively to meet contract deliverables while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. The role involves spending 50% of your time with the Product Team and 50% with the Customer Experience/Stakeholder Engagement team. While collaborating with the Product Team, you will maintain alignment of the software product with the broader Product Modernization roadmap, ensuring transparent communication and effective management of the Product Roadmap. As part of the Customer Experience/Stakeholder Engagement team, you will engage with customers, analyze market trends, conduct competitive analyses, and develop strategies to enhance SRA platform usage. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of government clients are essential for this role. If you are passionate about working at the intersection of technology and health, we encourage you to apply today! Roles & Responsibilities Understand the goals and outcomes for this highly visible data sequencing initiative. Collaborate closely with the Customer Experience team to integrate insights from outreach into SRA Product Roadmaps. Drive the product roadmap to meet milestones and timelines for high-visibility deliverables. Facilitate sprint planning and backlog grooming activities within the product team to ensure timely product releases. Prepare and review product requirements documents, establish success criteria, and identify KPIs. Conduct user research to gather insights on user needs and preferences. Perform market research, audit current assets, conduct competitor analysis, and translate findings into actionable insights.

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a talented Mid-Level Software Developer specializing in C++ and JavaScript to contribute to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). This full-time position is based onsite at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD. The NCBI Taxonomy encompasses the names of nearly half a million species across all domains of life, playing a vital role in organizing information across resources at NCBI and its international collaborators.The selected Software Developer will engage in the development of innovative solutions that support the ongoing enhancement of resources at NCBI.We pride ourselves on attracting top talent through a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation days, and tuition reimbursement. If you are eager to be part of a dynamic, high-performing, service-oriented technology organization, we encourage you to apply today!

Join Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a Platform Development Experience Engineer, contributing to the vital work of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) within the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a part of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time position offers flexibility with onsite and remote options available at our NCBI location in Bethesda, MD. The NCBI plays a crucial role in advancing scientific research and public health by providing open access to a wealth of biomedical literature and genomic data. As one of the top 400 most-visited websites worldwide, NCBI’s dynamic team is dedicated to delivering valuable tools and services for researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, students, and the general public. Notably, NCBI is the home of PubMed, which indexes over 29 million biomedical research abstracts, often linking to full-text articles and supporting datasets. The Platform Services team at NCBI is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that ensure software developers consistently deploy high-quality code in compliance with federal application security standards and robust coding practices. Our involvement spans the entire software development lifecycle, including: Establishing tools for consistent project creation across the organization. Implementing CI pipelines and build tools to standardize expectations across various programming languages and application frameworks. Developing testing frameworks and metrics to ensure only secure and high-quality code reaches production. Creating deployment and publishing pipelines to facilitate application access for users in both on-premises and cloud environments and to support public access to Open Source projects. Integrating secure management of deployment parameters, credentials, and more. Providing tooling for asynchronous communication between applications, performance monitoring, live application debugging, and additional functionalities. Your Role As a Platform Development Experience Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team of approximately 20 professionals, dedicated to building and maintaining tools and systems that empower NCBI developers in creating, deploying, and sustaining software and web services utilized globally. Be ready to engage in tasks such as: Configuring GitLab CI pipelines, templates, and components to create a standardized ecosystem for developers working on various applications, from C++ to Scala.

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer specializing in Bioinformatics and Big Data. This role will contribute to our projects for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This position is full-time and can be performed onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, or potentially remotely.The NCBI, recognized as the nation's leading biomedical resource, is in need of a software developer to enhance biological sequence annotation and data curation infrastructure for the country's top sequence and biomedical literature repositories. With four million daily users accessing gene sequence data, biomedical journal citations, and various other crucial information impacting biomedical research and public health, our work is pivotal. NCBI’s annotation pipelines not only serve a multitude of expert communities but also drive groundbreaking discoveries in life sciences, covering medical health issues (viruses, pandemics, genetic diseases, cancer), public health (food safety, antimicrobial resistance), and essential research topics in computational biology and bioinformatics.Technically, NCBI’s diverse applications and platforms, including Node, Python, Django, and C++, manage petabyte-scale big data across multiple cloud providers, serving more users than the US Postal Service and experiencing more traffic than the IRS during tax season. We uphold the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and are at the forefront of civic technology and cloud computing.This role requires more than just coding expertise; we seek an individual who can collaborate effectively with subject-matter experts, user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, security and DevOps engineers, among others. You will work alongside committed teams of skilled developers, researchers, and product professionals to create robust, adaptable solutions for numerous production applications, APIs, and services. Join our team!We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you thrive in a high-performing, professionally driven service and technology organization, we invite you to apply today!

Join Our Team as an Angular Front-End DeveloperAt Black Canyon Consulting (BCC), we are on the lookout for a talented Front-End Developer who will play a pivotal role in crafting and supporting dynamic applications that handle complex data flows for our esteemed public sector clients. As a collaborative team of technologists, scientists, analysts, engineers, and consultants, we pride ourselves on maintaining the infrastructure and visual representation of data that drives innovation across health, science, and public policy. In this position, you will develop extensible and sustainable search interfaces and data visualizations, leveraging advanced dynamic state-management infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Designers, and User Experience (UX) Researchers within an Agile framework.We seek an enthusiastic Engineer who is passionate about user experience and dedicated to delivering impactful web-based applications.

M9 Solutions is a leading provider of IT services and solutions specifically tailored for the Federal Government. We excel in mobilizing skilled personnel, advanced technologies, and the necessary security clearances to facilitate organizations aiming for enhanced performance and sustainable transformation. With a proven track record, M9 has successfully delivered top-notch IT services to over 30 Federal Agencies and numerous commercial clients nationwide. Our expertise encompasses digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery and analytics, and IT talent solutions.M9 Solutions is currently seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, supporting a government contract in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.

Position OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is on the lookout for a dedicated System Security Engineer to enhance our operations at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) within the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. This is a full-time role based at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, with options for remote work.As a System Security Engineer, you will join a dynamic team tasked with managing one of the largest governmental websites and public data repositories in the U.S. NCBI serves as a leading biomedical center, attracting over six million daily users seeking vital information that influences biomedical research and public health. Your contributions could play a pivotal role in accelerating medical breakthroughs!We offer an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. If you are eager to work within a high-performing, tech-focused organization, we invite you to apply!

Join Positive Development: A Transformative Care Model for AutismAbout Us:At Positive Development, our mission is to empower children and adolescents with autism to forge authentic, meaningful connections with their families and communities, thereby enhancing their growth, independence, and happiness. Our developmental approach is rooted in the positive transformations we witness in our children and their families.Our team thrives on a shared purpose, and we celebrate the diversity that each member brings. Here, you'll find not just a job but a community committed to impactful change, where you can truly be yourself while having fun.As an Occupational Therapist at Positive Development, you will play a vital role in our therapeutic team, collaborating closely with Speech Language Pathologists and Mental Health Clinicians to deliver an exceptional developmental, trans-disciplinary approach.We are on the lookout for a passionate, joyful, and growth-oriented Occupational Therapist to enhance our dynamic team in Bethesda, Maryland & Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.!Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough reviews of each child's assessments and documentation upon intake to assess their current needs.Perform initial Occupational Therapy evaluations in collaboration with the Senior OT Clinician as required.Work alongside the clinical team to develop tailored treatment plans that include specific occupational therapy goals.Deliver direct occupational therapy services using a developmental approach to help autistic children achieve their goals and strengthen their developmental foundations.Continuously monitor and document each child's progress, maintaining accurate session notes in their Electronic Health Record and communicating updates with other team members, including parents.Engage actively in team meetings and benefit from ongoing supervision.Provide mentorship and support to new Occupational Therapists as they join our team.

Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively seeking a Technical Lead – Program Principal Engineer to join our team supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a division of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time role is based onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD, with options for remote work. In this pivotal role, you will lead Technical Leads and teams to foster architectural integrity and collaboration throughout the program. You will oversee all aspects of software development for assigned projects—from the initial vision and architecture to implementation, production rollout, and ongoing operations. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with the Program Head, Technical Program Manager, and fellow Program Principal Engineers to enhance communication, promote staff development, drive technological advancements, and uphold sustainable software practices. Your work will directly impact critical resources aiding researchers in discovering, navigating, and acquiring genomic data for studying diseases, managing pandemics, and monitoring infectious threats.

OverviewBlack Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively seeking a Business Analyst to enhance and modernize critical web-based digital resources for a federal government client. The Business Analyst will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, User Experience (UX), Quality Assurance (QA), and client stakeholders to elicit, document, validate, and test requirements for intricate, data-driven systems. This position demands a profound understanding of business processes, Agile methodologies, and testing practices to ensure that solutions are aligned with user needs and program objectives.The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic Agile environment, assisting teams in converting business needs into clear, actionable requirements while ensuring high-quality delivery.

Join Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) as a DataOps Engineer to contribute to our vital initiatives at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a key division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This full-time role offers the flexibility of both onsite and remote work based in Bethesda, MD.At NCBI, we are dedicated to enhancing scientific research and public health by providing open access to essential biomedical literature and genomic data. As one of the top 400 most-visited websites globally, NCBI’s dynamic team of skilled professionals collaborates to develop indispensable services for a wide range of stakeholders including researchers, healthcare providers, educators, students, and the general public. Our flagship service, PubMed, hosts over 29 million biomedical research abstracts, often linking to comprehensive literature and supporting data.As a member of the newly established DataOps Platform team, you'll engage in tackling complex challenges while developing an enterprise-level DataOps platform, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps, and containerization. This role is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment.We pride ourselves on attracting top talent with a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, generous vacation time, a flexible work schedule, and tuition reimbursement. If you thrive in a high-performing, tech-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today!

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is on the lookout for a Lead Platform Operations Engineer to spearhead our Operations Support Engineering efforts. Join our dynamic DevOps and infrastructure team dedicated to empowering application developers and operational excellence.Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a pivotal institution in advancing science and public health. We facilitate global access to biomedical literature and genomic data, ranking among the top 400 most-visited websites worldwide. Our diverse team of talented professionals collaborates to deliver invaluable services to researchers, physicians, educators, students, and the public, including the well-known PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov.The Systems & DevOps team is tasked with ensuring the seamless operation of infrastructure that supports NCBI's myriad applications. We focus on providing scalable solutions for development, deployment, and operations across various teams, languages, and both cloud and on-premises environments.This is an exceptional opportunity to tackle complex challenges within a technical, scientific, and goal-oriented environment. NCBI offers flexible working hours, remote work options, comprehensive training courses, conference attendance, and tuition reimbursement.

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively seeking a Platform Systems Manager to join our dedicated team supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This full-time position allows for both onsite work in Bethesda, MD, and remote options.As a part of NCBI, which is recognized among the top 400 most-visited websites globally, you will contribute to the advancement of science and public health by providing free access to essential biomedical literature and genomic data. Our talented and diverse team collaborates to develop vital services for researchers, educators, and the general public, including the well-known PubMed database.This is a unique opportunity to tackle complex challenges as a member of NCBI's new DataOps Platform team. You will be instrumental in the development of an enterprise-wide DataOps platform, leveraging modern technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps, and containerization to address the demands of data-intensive applications at scale.