Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements:

• 5 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
  • 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description:

• 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.

Required Experience:

• 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
• Familiar with IAM solutions such as KeyCloak, FreeIPA, SSSD, LDAP, Kerberos
• 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

Desired Experience:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies

Salary: $205,000 - $215,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full time position