Secure Linux Software Engineer for HPC & DoD

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a software professional to support software development, configuration management, system image creation, patch installation, and application maintenance for Linux-based and limited Windows systems in high‑performance, multi‑server environments.

You will assist with data processing tasks, including reducing telemetry, TSPI, and range activity data; support live mission software execution, post mission analysis, and integration of proprietary tools and IP within collaborative

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of software development or systems integration experience supporting Linux or mixed OS environments, preferably within DoD or test range operations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform coding, configuration, troubleshooting, version control, testing, and documentation.
• Experience with HPC, real-time systems, or classified computing environments; familiarity with networking fundamentals, storage, system recovery workflows, and hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of software QA processes, security evaluation methods, and accreditation support tasks (STIG, ATO, SIA, CM, SAT).

Responsibilities

• Support software development, configuration management, system image creation, patch installation, and application maintenance for Linux-based and limited Windows systems in high-performance, multi-server environments.
• Assist with data processing tasks, including reducing telemetry, TSPI, and range activity data; support live mission software execution, post mission analysis, and integration of proprietary tools within collaborative development teams.
• Provide technical support for network implementation, system integration, hardware configuration (servers, routers, switches), troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure secure, reliable operational capabilities.
• Conduct software testing, quality assurance actions, and security evaluations; support Security Impact Analyses, ATO related documentation, and accreditation activities in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
• Assist with mission support actions including setup of test mission environments, data visualization, pre/post mission software execution, system configuration documentation, and maintenance of facility related IT assets.

Skills

Software development

Systems integration

Linux

Windows

HPC

Real-time systems

Networking fundamentals

Version control

Security testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Canvas is seeking a software professional to support software development, configuration management, system image creation, patch installation, and application maintenance for Linux-based and limited Windows systems in high‑performance, multi‑server environments.

You will assist with data processing tasks, including reducing telemetry, TSPI, and range activity data; support live mission software execution, post mission analysis, and integration of proprietary tools and IP within collaborative