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HPC Access Control Software Engineer, Experienced- Fully Cleared

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Overview Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Own the guardrails for mission-critical HPC. You will design and automate access controls, protect system resources, and align to Agency security policies. Your work keeps the right people in and the wrong paths out, so operators move fast and stay compliant.

Responsibilities

Implement RBAC and HBAC to secure Linux-based HPC resources

Build automation with Ansible, Bash, and Python to remove manual steps

Design, develop, test, deploy, and document software in Unix and Linux

Create and run test procedures. Track results and verify fixes

Integrate new code into existing environments. Monitor installs and performance

Analyze user needs and turn them into clear designs and performance targets

Write clean technical docs, wikis, and runbooks in Confluence

Keep tickets current in Jira. Use Git for version control

Support CI and CD with GitLab CI and Jenkins

Develop simple data queries and validate results against requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance:

Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not sponsor clearances.

Citizenship:

Must be a U.S. citizen; we cannot sponsor visas.

Experience and Education, SWE 2:

Master’s in Computer Science or related field with 3 years as a Software Engineer, or

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field with 5 years as a Software Engineer, or

7 years as a Software Engineer on work of similar scope, type, and complexity

Required Skills

Linux CLI and core Linux tools

Bash and Python scripting for automation

Basic Linux administration, user and group management

Access controls and permissions in Linux, RBAC and HBAC

Python software development in a Linux environment

Ansible playbooks for provisioning HPC hardware and software

CI and CD concepts and tooling, GitLab CI and Jenkins

Git for source control

Agile development practices

Write or review software and system documentation

Debug code, resolve defects, and improve performance

Integrate COTS and GOTS software across mixed OS environments

Web services and REST fundamentals

Unix shell scripting, configuration management discipline

Desired Qualifications

Containerization, Docker, Podman, containerd

IAM tools, Keycloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos

Atlassian Suite, Jira and Confluence

Familiar with Scrum or SAFe

Experience with databases, relational and non-relational

Orchestration frameworks, Spring and Kafka, and queue concepts

Experience with data driven or event driven analytics

Comfort recommending process and tooling improvements and leading small efforts

Compensation and Benefits Compensation Range: $155,000.00 - $205,000.00

The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. This range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Why Intelliforce? Intelliforce supports your growth and well-being. We partner with mission-driven teams to solve challenges that matter. As a Systems Engineer, you’ll contribute to outcomes that have real-world impact.

We offer a supportive environment and invest in you:

Ample PTO

to rest and recharge — plus federal holidays and your birthday off

Multiple medical plan options , including plans with low or no deductible

Generous 401(k)

with immediate vesting

Exciting bonus opportunities , including profit sharing and awards

EEO and Accommodations Equal Opportunity Matters. Intelliforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Need accommodations during the application process? Reach out to Recruiting.

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