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Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/CI/CD/Git/Docker
$130K–$270K
Annapolis Junction, MD +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Location
- Annapolis Junction, MD
ID - Experience
- 3 years with a relevant master's degree; 5 years with a relevant bachelor's degree; or 7 years as a software engineer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Education
- Master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; the posting also permits 7 years of experience without a degree alternative.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen and currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph.
About the job
Develops and maintains system management infrastructure software and services for Linux-based High Performance Computing systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services for HPC systems.
- Automate tasks and processes using scripting.
What they ask for
- Current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government clearance with favorable Polygraph; must be a U.S. citizen.
- One of the stated education and experience combinations: relevant master's degree plus 3 years, relevant bachelor's degree plus 5 years, or 7 years of software engineering experience.
- Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools; proficiency in Bash/Python scripting and recent Python software development experience.
- Familiarity with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI; Agile, Scrum, or SAFe; and experience with Git.
Nice to have
- Experience with Ansible, Docker, PodMan, or containers.
- Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault, Keycloak, Netbox, Splunk, or Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
Pay
$130,000 - $270,000 USD base salary
Tools
Linux, Bash, Python, GitLab CI, Git, Ansible, Docker, PodMan
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