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Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/HPC/CI/CD/Git/Agile
$130K–$270K
Annapolis Junction, MD +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Location
- Annapolis Junction, MD
ID - Experience
- Master's degree path: 3 years; bachelor's degree path: 5 years; or 7 years of SWE experience, 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 allows 7 years of SWE experience.
- 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 Linux-based system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain HPC system management infrastructure software and services.
- Automate tasks and deployment using scripting and automation frameworks.
- Develop and support authentication, authorization, access control, and permissions for Linux HPC systems.
What they ask for
- Currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph; must be a U.S. citizen.
- Meet one of the stated education and experience paths: relevant master's degree plus 3 years, relevant bachelor's degree plus 5 years, or 7 years of SWE experience.
- Experience with Linux CLI and tools, Linux systems administration, and user and group management.
- Recent Python and Rust development; Bash/Python scripting; Ansible; GitLab CI; Git; and familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe.
Nice to have
- Experience with Docker, PodMan, or containers.
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence).
Pay
USD 130,000 - USD 270,000 base salary
Tools
Linux, Bash, Python, Rust, Ansible, GitLab CI, Git, Docker
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