HPC Platform Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 205,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Employer-paid healthcare for employees

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer to develop and maintain system management infrastructure software for HPC in Linux environments. This full-time role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph and involves hands-on development and operations.

Responsibilities include Linux CLI, Bash scripting, Python, and infrastructure automation with Ansible, GitLab CI/Jenkins, and container tools like Docker/Podman. Familiarity with Netbox, Vault, Keycloak is valued.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a software engineer

Responsibilities

• The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python

IAM solutions

CI/CD concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Podman

Containerd

Netbox

HashiCorp Vault

Keycloak

Ansible

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• 5 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.

Required Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
• Experience with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
• Familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
• Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Experience

• Familiar with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Compensation

Salary: $205,000 - $215,000 annually

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Equality and Diversity

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position