Software Integration Engineer Level 2

TAP Engineering is seeking a Software Integration Engineer, to support the integration, deployment, and operation of software across multi-vendor high-performance computing (HPC) servers, clusters, and specialized processing environments. You’ll work across operating systems, scheduling platforms, monitoring tools, and automation technologies to ensure software and systems work together reliably in a complex technical environment. Key Responsibilities

• Integrate, install, configure, and troubleshoot software across HPC systems and specialized computing environments
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts and automation using Bash, Python, Perl, or JavaScript
• Support Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE, and other Linux-based operating environments
• Configure and troubleshoot HPC scheduling, resource management, and parallel processing environments
• Support technologies including Slurm, Lustre, WEKA, VMware, InfiniBand, Mellanox, and NVIDIA platforms
• Work with compilers, multi-threaded applications, and parallel processing technologies
• Support system monitoring, logging, and performance analysis using tools such as Grafana, ELK, and Splunk
• Apply configuration management and automation tools to maintain consistent system configurations
• Perform structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software and infrastructure components
• Support system deployments, upgrades, and integration efforts
• Collaborate with system, network, and software engineers to resolve integration and performance issues
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities, This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for U.S. Government security clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:
• U.S. citizenship
• Favorable criminal history review
• Education verification
• Drug and substance use review
• Credit history review
• Subject interview

Experience Requirement: A degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience or 11+ years of experience without a degree, * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)

• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Experience working with Linux-based operating systems and shell scripting
• Proficiency in Python and/or another scripting or programming language such as Perl or JavaScript
• Experience supporting HPC, distributed computing, or parallel processing environments
• Familiarity with HPC schedulers and resource management software, particularly Slurm
• Working knowledge of configuration management and automation tools
• Experience with system installation, integration, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with technologies such as Lustre, InfiniBand, VMware, NVIDIA, Mellanox, or similar HPC platforms
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and system management tools
• Understanding of GCC and software compilation
• Strong analytical and structured troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment

TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15-25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses