Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking a Software Integration Engineer in Annapolis Junction, Maryland 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 appropriate polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related field and 6+ years of experience, or 11+ years of relevant experience without a degree
- 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
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000–$128,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.
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
Additional Information
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.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, with the most recent polygraph within the last 7 years
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 6+ years of experience, or 11+ years of experience without a degree
- Experience with Linux-based operating systems and shell scripting
- Proficiency in Python or another scripting/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 Lustre, InfiniBand, VMware, NVIDIA, Mellanox, or similar HPC technologies
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
What We Do
TAP Engineering (LLC) is a small, Maryland-based firm providing secure, trusted microelectronics hardware engineering, firmware development, and research support to the DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients. TAP's engineers and research scientists have an average of 20 years' experience driving technology development from applied research to engineering development, prototype, test, production, and field support.
