Principal DevOps Engineer - GliaCell Technologies
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Are you a Principal DevOps Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?
- Tired of being treated like a company drone?
- Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
- Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.
At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.
- We will immerse you in the latest technologies.
- We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth.
- We will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers.
Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.
If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.
We Make It Happen!
GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.
GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.
We Offer:
- Long term job security
- Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities
- Challenging work you are passionate about
- Ability to work with some amazingly talented people
Job Description:
GliaCell is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
- Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
- Resolves software problem reports.
- Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
- Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Key Requirements:
To be considered for this position you must have the following:
- Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science (or a related subject).
- 20+ years of experience.
- Works well independently as well as on a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Flexible and motivated.
Key Skills:
- Python.
- Experience in Gitlab and AWS.
- Experience using IAVA, STE, Postgresql, Pratetor, Ruby, Git and GitLab-ci.
- Applications: Elasticsearch with Machine Learning, Mattermost, Custom Authentication code, NGINX, Prometheus, Graphana, Kibana, pwick, TerraForm, Ansible and Docker.
- Architecture: Multiple Auto Scale groups, S3 curation, Snapshots across VPC, RDS, Elasticache, Network Load Balancers, Custom AMI and AWS.
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Salary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $190,000 to $280,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
- Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
- 11 Federal Government Holidays
- Work From Home Opportunities
- 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
- Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Professional Development
- 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Protection Program
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Monthly Team and Family Events
- Technology Budget
- Global Entry
- Annual Swag Budget
Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/
To apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review.
GliaCell Technologies, LLC 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, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.