Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Keycloak/Ansible/Docker/CI/CD

Captivation; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Insurance (medical/dental/vision/Life/

Disability/AD&D

Job summary

Captivation is seeking a senior software engineer to implement access controls and permission mechanisms for securing critical HPC resources and ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards.

The role emphasizes RBAC/ABAC, IAM with Keycloak, SSO (SAML/OIDC), and secret management integrations, with a strong focus on automation and secure software delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience using the Linux CLI.
• Proficiency in Bash scripting to automate tasks.
• Experience developing software using Python.
• Experience implementing RBAC/ABAC for HPC systems.
• Advanced Linux security administration (PAM, SELinux, file permissions, ACLs, audit logging).
• Experience developing IAM solutions using Keycloak.
• Experience implementing identity federation and SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2).
• Experience with Vault for secret management integrations.
• Experience developing Ansible playbooks for provisioning HPC hardware/software.
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Podman).
• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab CI).
• Experience with Git source control.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python

RBAC/ABAC

PAM/SELinux

Keycloak IAM

SSO (SAML/OIDC)

HashiCorp Vault

Ansible

Docker/Podman

GitLab CI

Git

Education

Master's degree in CS

Bachelor's degree in CS

9 years SWE experience

Tools

Git source control

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who 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.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
• Minimum Qualifications: Master'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.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Minimum Qualifications: Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash) to automate tasks and processes
• Experience developing software solutions using the Python programming language
• Experience implementing RBAC/ABAC for HPC systems
• Experience with advanced Linux security administration including PAM, SELinux, file permissions, ACLs, and audit logging.
• Experience developing IAM solutions using Keycloak
• Experience implementing identity federation and SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)
• Experience developing and maintaining secret management integrations using HashiCorp Vault
• Experience developing Ansible playbooks to orchestrate the automation of provisioning HPC hardware and software components
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D