Software Engineer 3 (Automation) with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

Referral Program

Travel Assistance

Norton LifeLock

Life Planning Services

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Software Engineer 3 (Automation) in Annapolis Junction, MD to develop, enhance, and sustain automation tools for HPC system management in a Linux environment. The role requires building automation workflows and maintaining infrastructure software supporting secure government-grade HPC projects.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with several years of SWE experience, and have strong Python, Bash, and Linux scripting

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or related field with 5 years of SWE experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 7 years of SWE experience
• 9 years of SWE experience acceptable in lieu of degrees (per the posting)
• Proficiency with Linux CLI and Bash scripting
• Python development experience
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD tools including GitLab CI and Jenkins
• Experience with Atlassian tools JIRA and Confluence
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and sustain automation tools for HPC system management in Linux environments
• Support and maintain infrastructure software for HPC deployments

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python development

Automation with Ansible

TDD/BDD testing

CI/CD GitLab/Jenkins

JIRA/Confluence

Agile/Scrum/SAFe

Education

Master's degree in CS/related

Bachelor's degree in CS/related

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Linux

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Title: Software Engineer 3 (Automation) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $190 -$210K

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• Summary: The Software Engineer shall be responsible for the development, enhancement, and sustainment of automation tools in support of system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment. Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Required Skills:
• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Experience using Linux tools and developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies such as TDD, BDD
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
• Experience with Git Source Control System Desired Skills:
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies