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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Security Software Engineer (Storage) - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, United States - **Salary:** $172,000.0 - $349,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Debugging, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements), Hardware Design, Network Security, Cloud Services, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Scripts, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobsathpe/job/Ft-Collins-Colorado-United-States-of-America/Senior-Distributed-Storage-System-Engineer_1201290-2 ## About the Role * Master's and PhD degree in Computer Science or equivalent. * Specialization or prior experience in Computer or Network Security is highly desirable * Typically 15+ years experience. Knowledge and Skills: * Experience designing and developing software systems design tools and languages. * Deep and practical knowledge and experience in building Secure Products in conformance with security protocols, industry standards and best practices. * Experience working with 3rd party vendors and security agencies on Security Certifications and Compliance (FIPS, Common Criteria, DISA STIG) * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions. * Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture. * Evaluating and selecting forms and processes for software systems testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools. * History of innovation with multiple patents or deployed solutions in the field of software design. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. * Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at business unit and executive levels. ## Description Designs, develops and troubleshoots software for HPE Storage products and integrates them with other HPE Cloud Products and Solutions. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. Software includes parts of Operation System, Kernel Drivers, Microservices and Applications running in containers orchestrated by Kubernetes. Management Level Definition: Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization., * Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit. * Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture. * Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk. * Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups. * Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence. * Act as a security consultant to engineering teams, reviewing the architecture, features and technical decisions from a security perspective. * Manage the Vulnerability backlog, response and remediation plan for the entire product. ## Related Videos - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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