Software Engineer III – HPC Automation & DevOps - Fully Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters MostAt Intelliforce, our engineers solve hard problems that sit at the intersection of mission, scale, and reliability. This role supports Intelliforce’s core competency in high-performance computing, automation, and mission infrastructure. You’ll help design, build, and sustain automation that keeps HPC environments stable, scalable, and ready for mission demand. Your work directly supports national security systems where performance, uptime, and precision matter every day.

Schedule and Work Details• Location: Mission environment supporting HPC systems• Schedule: Full time• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might IncludeYou’ll develop, enhance, and sustain automation tools that support system management infrastructure for HPC platforms running in Linux environments. You’ll write and maintain Bash and Python scripts to eliminate manual processes and improve reliability. You’ll troubleshoot and debug operational issues across infrastructure services. You’ll work with automation frameworks to orchestrate deployments and updates. You’ll support CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to continuously improve system performance, documentation, and operational standards.

Minimum QualificationsClearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education and ExperienceMaster’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus seven years of experience, or nine years of software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required SkillsStrong experience using the Linux CLI and Linux system tools. Proven ability to develop Bash scripts to automate manual processes. Recent software development experience using Python. Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug issues in operational systems. Experience with CI/CD principles and tools including GitLab CI and Jenkins. Proficiency with Git for source control.

Desired SkillsFamiliarity with datacenter infrastructure management tools such as NetBox. Experience with observability and analytics platforms like Splunk. Exposure to identity and access management solutions such as Keycloak. Familiarity with secret management tools including HashiCorp Vault. Experience with message brokers such as Kafka. Working knowledge of container technologies including Docker, Podman, or containerd. Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments. Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Technology StackThis role operates across Linux-based HPC environments using Python and Bash for automation, Ansible for orchestration, Git and GitLab CI for source control and pipelines, Jenkins for continuous integration, container technologies like Docker and Podman, observability platforms such as Splunk, infrastructure tooling like NetBox, IAM solutions including Keycloak, and messaging systems such as Kafka.

Compensation Range: $179,000.00 - $237,000.00 

*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at careers@intelliforce-itsg.com or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce-itsg.com with your specific request. 

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