Security-Cleared Linux/Python Software Engineer — IAM/CI/CD

Captivation; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000

Up to 20% 401k contribution

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level software engineer to implement access controls and permission mechanisms for securing critical HPC resources. You will ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards while supporting the mission to protect our country.

The role emphasizes Linux, scripting in Bash/Python, IAM solutions, and automation with Ansible, along with CI/CD practices using GitLab CI and Jenkins.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS or related field plus 3 years SWE experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field plus 5 years SWE experience.
• 7+ years of SWE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Implement access controls and permissions securing HPC resources.
• Develop software with Python, Bash, and Linux-based tooling.
• Automate provisioning and configuration management with Ansible.

Skills

Linux CLI

Scripting (Bash/Python)

User and Group Management

Access Controls / RBAC / HBAC

Python

IAM (KeyCloak / FreeIPA / SSSD / LDAP)

Ansible

CI/CD (GitLab CI / Jenkins)

Git Source Control

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Git

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level software engineer to implement access controls and permission mechanisms for securing critical HPC resources. You will ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards while supporting the mission to protect our country.

The role emphasizes Linux, scripting in Bash/Python, IAM solutions, and automation with Ansible, along with CI/CD practices using GitLab CI and Jenkins.