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Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.***\nAre you a Principal Software Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?\nTired of being treated like a company drone?\nTired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?\nOur engineers were certainly tired of the same. \nAt GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.\nWe will immerse you in the latest technologies.\nWe will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth. \nWe will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers. \nCulture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.\nIf 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.\nWe Make It Happen!\nGliaCell 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.\nGliaCell’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.\nWe Offer:\nLong term job security\nCompetitive salaries & bonus opportunities\nChallenging work you are passionate about\nAbility to work with some amazingly talented people\nJob Description:\nGliaCell is seeking aPrincipal Software 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.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop, enhance, and prototype compliance and business processing analytics and tools.\nDevelop new methods for automating compliance functions and improve existing methods.\nInvestigate, integrate, and test compliance modernization Machine Learning/AI algorithms and research proof-of-concepts in the RD environment.\nDevelop models and implement appropriate metrics and monitoring of developed tools, functions, and data flows.\nKey Requirements:\nTo be considered for this position you must have the following:\nPossess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. \nU.S. Citizenship.\nProfessional/Education experience: 20 years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree. \nWorks well independently as well as on a team. \nStrong communication skills. \nRequired Skills:\nExperience with Python\nExperience with GM Learn\nExploratory Data Analysis (EDA)\nExperience with Jira\nExperience with Confluence\nExperience developing in a Linux operating environment\nHighly Desired Skills:\nExperience with Java and Scala\nExperience with Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON \nRandom Forest and ability to do feature development for Random Forest\nExperience with Machine Learning Model building and monitoring\nExperience with Ghostmachine (Map/Reduce)\nExperience with Jupyter Notebooks\nExperience with IntelliJ and/or Eclipse\nExperience with Git/Gitlab and/or Stash/Bitbucket\nExperience with Scikit-learn\nAgency Compliance standards, policies, and authorities\nExperience with Agency corporate systems\nExperience with documentation and reviewing documentation\nDesired Skills:\nData Science skills/background\nExperience with AWS\nExperience implementing ML systems\nExperience with Spark\nAgentic AI\nLarge Language Models (LLM)\nMachine Learning Feature Development\nOther Machine Learning models and techniques\nLocation: Laurel, MD (onsite full time)\nSalary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 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. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.\nBenefits:\nCareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents \nGuardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents \nUp to 25 Days of Paid Time Off\nUp to 40 hours of PTO Carryover\n11 Federal Government Holidays\nWork From Home Opportunities\n401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1\nDiscretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential \nEmployee Referral Bonus Program \nAnnual Professional Development \n100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances\nAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available \nEmployee Assistance Program\nTravel Protection Program\nFinancial Planning Assistance \nBereavement and Jury Duty Leave\nMonthly Team and Family Events\nTechnology Budget\nGlobal Entry\nAnnual Swag Budget\nLearn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/\nTo apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review.\nGliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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