Principal HPC Software Engineer

Job Description GliaCell is seeking a Principal HPC Software Engineer for a full‑time position to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems under a large government contract. Key Responsibilities STE/STN automation and monitoring sustainment Frontend hardening Utility frontdoor and courier containers RBAC and CMS product creation & sustainment Mapping of roles to permission sets General solution security Background hardening, as applicable Security reviews and audits for other team’s products knowledge Security expertise at the design and implementation level Day to Day Define, develop, test, and deploy components of the solution Works with an Agile team to create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria Collaborates with other team members to build and test software and hardware components Participates in daily stand‑up/scrum meetings Conducts research, prototyping, and exploration activities Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse infrastructure as code (IaC) for large‑scale computing systems Works with installation, configuration, testing, and operational management of system solutions Key Requirements Possess an active or re‑instatable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance Bachelor’s degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and 7+ years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity Or, a Master’s degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and 5+ years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity Works well independently as well as on a team Key Skills Willing and able to learn Ansible Adapting to and adhering to project‑specific Ansible coding standards Familiar with full software‑development lifecycle support with version‑control tools (Git, GitLab) Works independently, as well as with a team, to ensure all components function properly Stays abreast of the latest industry trends in both open source and commercial solutions; supports determination of when to incorporate them into an IaC solution Communicative, collaborative, and organized Willing and able to learn new tools, protocols, custom software, firmware, and hardware Desired Skills Programming in Ansible Bash scripting Python Container orchestration technologies Best practices in DevSecOps, system administration, infrastructure network services (DNS, DHCP, PXE, NTP, etc.) Security concepts pertaining to IAM, access control, secrets management, and related products Security architecture Location Maryland Salary Range The salary range for this full‑time position is $170,000 to $260,000. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Benefits CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover Work From Home Opportunities 401(k) Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1 Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Professional Development 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available To apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review. GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr GliaCell Technologies