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Junior HPC Automation Software Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
  • Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

  • 2 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 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.

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 automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
  • Familiar with performing troubleshooting and debugging issues in an operational system
  • Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Experience

  • Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
  • Familiar with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk
  • Familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak
  • Familiar with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
  • Familiar with Message Brokers such as Kafka
  • Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
  • Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 annually

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.

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

Salary : $160,000 - $170,000

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