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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal HPC Software Engineer - **Company:** Gliacell Technologies, Llc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Industry Standard Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Machine Learning, Network Service, Open Source Technology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Systems, Okta, Saltstack, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Rancher, Cybercrime, Hashicorp, Hardware Infrastructure, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gny65t ## About the Role + Ability to work with some amazingly talented people, + Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. + U.S. Citizenship. + Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university & 7 years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. + Or, a Master's degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 5 years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. + Works well independently as well as on a team. + Strong communication skills. Key Skills: + 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 Desired Skills: + 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 ## Description Are you a Principal HPC Software Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? + Tired of being treated like a company drone? + Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again? + Our engineers were certainly tired of the same. At GliaCell our slogan is "We make It happen". + We will immerse you in the latest technologies. + We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth. + We will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers. Culture isn't something you need to talk about…if it just exists. If this sounds interesting to you, then we'd like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn't the place for you. We Make It Happen! GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks. GliaCell's Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat., GliaCell is seeking a Principal HPC Software Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract., + STE/STN automation and monitoring sustainment, * Security reviews and audits for other team's products Knowledge * Security expertise at the design and implementation level 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 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)