Senior Software Engineer – HPC Identity & Access Management

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer will secure critical high-performance computing (HPC) resources through modern identity, permissions, and secrets management. The role protects large-scale computing systems by implementing strong access controls that meet agency security policy and industry standards. Work is on-site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and applicants must live within commuting distance. Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades.

The engineer will implement role- and attribute-based access controls for HPC systems; build identity and access management, single sign-on, and identity federation solutions; integrate HashiCorp Vault for secrets management; harden Linux systems; and automate provisioning with Ansible. The role is with Ctrl+, a software engineering and staffing firm supporting Department of Defense missions.

Requirements

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; 5 years with a Master’s degree; or 9 years without a degree.
• Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Linux command-line tools.
• Bash scripting.
• Python development.
• RBAC/ABAC implementation.
• Linux security: PAM, SELinux, ACLs, and audit logging.
• Keycloak.
• SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2.
• HashiCorp Vault.
• Ansible.
• Docker, Podman, or containerd.
• GitLab CI and Git.
• Must live within commuting distance of the listed work location and work in person.

Nice To Haves

• Jira and Confluence.
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement RBAC and ABAC controls for HPC systems.
• Build IAM, SSO, and identity federation solutions.
• Integrate secrets management with HashiCorp Vault.
• Harden Linux using PAM, SELinux, ACLs, and audit logging.
• Automate provisioning with Ansible playbooks.

Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
• Paid social and team events.
• Choice of compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior