Software Integration Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II
Education Requirement: B.S. in technicaldiscipline
Experience Requirement: A degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience or 11+ years of experience without a degree
Compensation Range: $110,000-$140,000
Position Overview

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

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits Overview
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

Clearance Requirement
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

Additional Information
By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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