Software Engineer 2 (Permissions Management)
Cornerstone Defense LLC
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Job summary
Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to implement access controls and permission management for securing critical HPC resources. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph to apply and works to ensure alignment with security policies.
Based in Annapolis Junction, MD, you will use Linux, Python, Bash, Ansible, and CI/CD practices to automate provisioning and enforce RBAC/HBAC in a Linux environment.
Qualifications
- Experience securing access to HPC resources with permission management.
- Proven ability to implement and manage Linux permissions and access controls.
- Experience with automation and scripting in Linux environments.
Responsibilities
- Implement access controls and permission mechanisms for securing critical HPC resources.
- Automate provisioning of HPC hardware and software using Ansible.
- Develop software solutions and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
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Job description
Title: Software Engineer 2 (Permissions Management)
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Compensation Range: $170 -$190K
Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for implementing access controls and permission mechanisms for securing access to critical HPC system resources through robust permission management, ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security policies and industry standards.
- Experience using the Linux CLI
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes
- Basic Linux systems administration including User and Group Management
- Experience implementing Access Controls and permissions including RBAC and HBAC in a Linux environment
- Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming languages
- Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
- Experience with Git Source Control System
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
- Familiar with IAM solutions such as KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
Title: Software Engineer 2 (Permission Management)
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Compensation Range: $170 -$190K
Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for implementing access controls and permission mechanisms for securing access to critical HPC system resources through robust permission management, ensuring compliance with the Agency’s security policies and industry standards.
- Experience using the Linux CLI
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes
- Basic Linux systems administration including User and Group Management
- Experience implementing Access Controls and permissions including RBAC and HBAC in a Linux environment
- Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming languages
- Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
- Experience with Git Source Control System
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
- Familiar with IAM solutions such as KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
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