Software Integration Engineer (SIE) Level 4 TS/SCI Poly

Bct Llc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 173,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage with HSA

401(k) Plan with Matching

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Wellness Membership Program

Box Seats to Orioles Games

Pet Adoption Program

Scholarship Opportunities

Job summary

BCT LLC in Maryland seeks a Software Integration Engineer 4 to join our HPC team. The role emphasizes integrating, configuring, upgrading, and supporting COTS/GOTS software across diverse OS environments, with a focus on Linux, Bash/Python scripting, and Slurm scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have an active TS/SCI with POLY and substantial experience in HPC systems, automation, and performance monitoring. A strong background in IaC and open-source tooling is required.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI with POLY clearance.
• Proven experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in heterogeneous OS environments.
• Strong Linux command line, scripting, and HPC system administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads integration, evaluation, and support of HPC systems.
• Troubleshoots software stack, hardware, and system issues in HPC environments.
• Applies IaC principles with Salt and Ansible for automation and deployment.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Slurm

HPC system administration

IaC automation

Open-source HPC tooling

System troubleshooting

GPU/FPGA/ASICs

Networking (InfiniBand/Slingshot)

Monitoring tools (Nagios, Ganglia)

Automation tools (Salt, Ansible)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science (substitute for 2 years experience)

Industry certification may substitute for 1 year experience

Tools

Slurm

Salt

Ansible

JIRA

Confluence

Lustre

GPFS

Panasas

Nagios

Ganglia

InfiniBand

Slingshot

Job description

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Software Integration Engineer (SIE) Level 4 TS/SCI Poly

A career at BCT LLC means being part of something bigger than yourself. Our success comes from the dedication of our people and their commitment to delivering meaningful solutions for our customers and their missions. If you’re looking for a supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and shared success matter, we invite you to explore a career with BCT LLC.

About the job:

BCT LLC is seeking a Software Integration Engineer 4 to join our team. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY and have experience providing expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

Required Skills:

• Experience with the Linux CLI, and the Linux suite of tools
• Extensive recent experience using Bash/Python to develop scripts
• Solid understanding of the Slurm resource management and job scheduling tool
• Experience with integration, evaluation, and system administration of HPC systems
• Experience troubleshooting HPC system problems, including basic system administration tasks, including software stack issues and hardware issues
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Salt and Ansible
• Familiar with HPC shared file systems such as Lustre, GPFS, and Panasas
• Familiar with system monitoring tools such as Ganglia and Nagios
• Familiar with acceleration technologies such as GPU, FPGA, and ASICs
• Familiar with high-speed network interconnect technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
• Familiar with open-source industry-standard HPC benchmark tooling
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with a rigorous, analytical approach that enables diagnosis of root causes and discovery of mitigation/solution paths

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience supporting HPC large-scale systems and customers

Required Education:

Qualified candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and have at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment OR
• The individual shall have five (5) years full-time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience OR
• An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience OR
• A master's degree in computer science or related field may substitute for two (2) years' experience.

Salary Range:

$173,000-227,100

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, BCT-LLC considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

What We Offer

• Competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• Health Coverage with Employer Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Wellness Membership Program
• Box Seats to Orioles Games
• Pet Adoption Program
• Several Scholarship Opportunities available to BCT family members/dependents

Our Story

Founded in 2006, BCT LLC is a small business built on a strong foundation of core values: Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. These principles guide everything we do and drive our commitment to delivering exceptional service to every customer.

Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, BCT proudly supports clients throughout the DMV region and beyond. With more than 70 years of combined experience supporting National Security missions, our leadership brings deep expertise, insight, and dedication to the work we do. At BCT, our employees are at the heart of our success. Team members benefit from a highly supportive, hands-on home-office staff and leadership that is genuinely invested in their growth, well-being, and long-term success. Simply put, BCT delivers the small-business experience unlike any other—come see the difference.

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.