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HPC Software Engineer- 3 (DevOps, Infrastructure, Security)

Akina, Inc
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
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HPC Software Engineer- 3 (DevOps, Infrastructure, Security)

Annapolis Junction, Maryland

  • Information Technology

Clearance: TS/SCI – Polygraph Required

Position ID: 15-5.1-SS-HPCSWE3

Telework: No

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Description

The HPC Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software for HPC (high performance computing) systems based upon documented requirements. Critical for an HSE is either a very strong math background and/or a very strong computer hardware background. One or both of these is required in order for the HSE to be able to understand the intricacies of the HPC architecture that is being targeted by the software being developed, or to understand the complex mathematical principles which underlie the software applications being developed. The HPC systems might include, but are not limited to, processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring.

  • Works individually or as part of a team.
  • Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
  • Resolves software problem reports.
  • Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
  • Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Open Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)/Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
  • Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation.

Work Expected:

  • STE/STN automation and monitoring sustainment.
  • Frontend hardening.
  • Utility frontdoor and courier containers.
  • Container security.
  • LatteArt IAVM, PO&AM etc.
  • 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.

Standard Day-to-Day:

  • Define, develops, tests, and deploys components of the solution.
  • Works with an Agile team to create and refine user stories and acceptance.
  • Collaborates with other team member to build and test software and hardware components.
  • Participate in daily stand-up/scrums meetings.
  • Conduct 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.

Required Skills/Experience

  • Security expertise at the design and implementation level.
  • Linux, Linux tools.
  • Infrastructure automation technology: Ansible, SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, etc.
  • Willing and able to learn Ansible.
  • Adapting to and adhering to project-specific Ansible coding standards.
  • Familiar with and able to perform full software-development lifecycle support with version-control tools (Git, GitLab).
  • Works independently, as well as with a team, to ensure that all components are functioning properly.
  • Stays abreast of the latest industry trends in both open source and commercial solutions.
  • Supports determination of if-and-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.

Nice to Have Skills/Experience

  • Programming in Ansible.
  • Bash scripting.
  • Python.
  • Container orchestration technologies.
  • Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2 (RKE2).
  • Best practices in DevSecOps, system administration, infrastructure network services (DNS, DHCP, PXE, NTP, etc.).
  • Security concepts pertaining to one or more of: identity and access management (IAM), access control, secrets management, and/or any security products related to these concepts.
  • Security architecture.
  • Cloud security.
  • Red Hat IDM, Keycloak, HashiCorp Vault, Delinea/Centrify.

HPC Software Engineer 3 Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and seven (7) years of experience as an HSE in programs of similar scope. OR a Master’s degree in the same disciplines and five (5) years of HSE experience. OR nine (9) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Salary Range: $230k-$270k (Annually)**

  • *The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

www.akina-inc.com/careers

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