Senior Software Engineer – HPC Identity & Access Management

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, offering roles that require in-person work near Annapolis Junction. This position demands active TS/SCI with polygraph and does not sponsor new clearances.

You will implement access controls for HPC systems and build IAM/identity federation solutions. Responsibilities include integrating Vault, hardening Linux, and automating provisioning with Ansible.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python development

RBAC/ABAC

PAM/SELinux

Keycloak

OAuth2/SAML

HashiCorp Vault

Ansible

Docker/Podman/containers

Git/GitLab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

9+ years of relevant experience without a degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Secure access to critical high-performance computing resources with modern identity, permissions and secrets management.

The mission

Protect large-scale computing systems through strong access controls that meet agency security policy and industry standards.

What you’ll do

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

What you’ll bring

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (5 years with a Master’s, or 9 years without a degree).
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Jira and Confluence
• Agile, Scrum or SAFe

Compensation and flexibility

$123.63–$136.51 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.