HPC Test Engineer with Security Clearance

Title: HPC Test Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $170 -$190K *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial && Legal Services * Qualifications: Eight (8) years' experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Position Description: The Test Engineer shall be responsible for testing and validating HPC systems in accordance with test plans to ensure that system requirements are met. Required Skills: * Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools * Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation * Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems * Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems * Experience creating complex database queries to analyze test data across various database platforms * Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes * Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI Desired Skills: * Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence) * Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data * Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices * Experience with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible * Experience with Git Source Contr ol System