Senior Software Security Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 178,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave + 11 holidays + 1

Flex Nyla FLEX 30-32 hours

100% health care coverage

10% 401k matching

$5,000/year PD/subsidies

Student loan repayment

8 hours volunteering annually

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in identity, access management, and infrastructure security in the United States. You will design, build, and maintain access control and permission frameworks to secure critical HPC resources, with a focus on automation and compliance.

The role offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, 401(k) with 100% vesting, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required.
• Experience implementing access control models (RBAC, HBAC) in enterprise Linux environments.
• Proven software development skills in Python and scripting (Bash) for automation.
• Hands-on with Ansible playbooks to orchestrate provisioning.
• Solid Linux CLI and user/group management fundamentals.
• Familiarity with IAM tools and protocols (Keycloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos).
• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Experience with Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain access control mechanisms and permission frameworks for high-security HPC resources.
• Engineer automated permission structures aligned with agency standards to ensure compliance and high throughput computing.

Skills

RBAC

HBAC

Python

Bash scripting

Ansible

Linux administration

IAM tools

Keycloak

FreeIPA

SSSD

LDAP

Kerberos

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics

Master’s Degree in a related field

High School Diploma / GED with hands-on experience

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Podman

containerd

Git

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED. We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer specializing in identity, access management, and infrastructure security. In this critical role, you will design, build, and maintain access control mechanisms and permission frameworks to secure critical HPC system resources. You will engineer robust, automated permission structures that enforce security policies, align with agency standards, and ensure high-throughput computing assets remain tightly secured and fully compliant.

The annual base salary range for this role is $178,000-$210,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Required Skills

• Access Control Frameworks: Demonstrated experience implementing access control models, including RBAC (Role-Based) and HBAC (Host-Based), in enterprise Linux environments.
• Software Development & Scripting: Proven software development experience in Python, alongside advanced proficiency writing Bash and Python scripts for workflow automation.
• Infrastructure Automation: Hands-on experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate software and hardware provisioning.
• Linux Administration: Solid foundation in Linux CLI usage and core system administration, specifically User and Group Management.
• IAM & Directory Technologies: Familiarity with Identity and Access Management tools and protocols, including Keycloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with CI/CD principles and automated delivery systems (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Version Control: Proficiency with the Git source control system for code management and team collaboration.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 5+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 3+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 7+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Containerization: Experience with container environments and isolation models (e.g., Docker, Podman, containerd).
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development practices.
• Collaboration Tools: Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence) for project tracking and documentation.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

• PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract.
• LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!
• SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It’s flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!
• WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.