Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2

Wyetech is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (SWE2) to develop, implement, maintain, and enhance access control and permissions management solutions that secure critical High-Performance Computing (HPC) system resources within Linux-based environments.

This position focuses on developing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, implementing access control policies, and ensuring compliance with Agency security requirements and industry standards. The Software Engineer will collaborate with software developers, systems administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and mission stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions supporting mission-critical HPC operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Python and Rust development experience, proficiency with Linux systems and user management, and expertise in access control implementation, infrastructure automation, and secure software development practices.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Experience using the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and associated Linux tools for software development, system management, and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting to automate administrative tasks, security configurations, and operational workflows.

• Recent hands-on software development experience using Python.

• Recent hands-on software development experience using Rust.

• Experience using automation frameworks, including Ansible, to orchestrate software deployment and infrastructure configuration.

• Experience developing authentication protocols, authorization logic, access control lists (ACLs), and permissions management solutions for HPC systems in Linux environments.

• Knowledge of Linux systems administration, including user and group management, file permissions, and access control configuration.

• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development methodologies.

• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, version control, and team collaboration.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, and containerd.

• Experience using Atlassian collaboration and development tools, including Jira and Confluence.

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. These systems may include security services, access management applications, data repositories, system management infrastructure, and software components supporting large-scale HPC environments.

The Level 2 Software Engineer applies software engineering methodologies, configuration management practices, and secure development principles to deliver solutions that protect system resources, enforce access policies, and maintain operational reliability.

Responsibilities and Capabilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain access control and permissions management solutions that secure HPC system resources.

• Develop secure software applications and supporting services using Python and Rust.

• Design and implement authentication protocols, authorization logic, access control lists, and permissions management mechanisms within Linux-based HPC environments.

• Ensure access control solutions comply with Agency security policies, operational requirements, and applicable industry standards.

• Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate security configurations, user management, administrative tasks, and operational processes.

• Implement and maintain Linux user and group management configurations, file permissions, and system access controls.

• Utilize Ansible and Infrastructure as Code methodologies to automate software deployment, configuration management, and security-related workflows.

• Develop, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI to support automated software integration, testing, and deployment.

• Analyze user and system security requirements to derive software design specifications, functional requirements, and performance standards.

• Debug existing applications, identify security-related software defects, and implement enhancements to improve system functionality, reliability, and maintainability.

• Integrate authentication, authorization, and access management components into existing or newly developed HPC systems and operating environments.

• Develop and execute software testing procedures to validate access control functionality, permissions enforcement, and compliance with design requirements.

• Collaborate with software developers, systems administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and mission stakeholders to identify technical requirements and resolve integration challenges.

• Evaluate software performance and security controls, investigate operational issues, and recommend improvements to strengthen HPC resource protection.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering access control configurations, authentication mechanisms, software functionality, system integrations, and operational procedures.

• Support software deployment, installation, configuration management, and ongoing operational sustainment.

• Participate in Agile development activities, software design reviews, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance and contribute to secure software development practices in accordance with project requirements.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of Software Engineering experience.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of Software Engineering experience.

OR

• Seven (7) years of Software Engineering experience.

All qualifying experience must be in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements:

• Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Vision and Dental

• Life and AD&D Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $83.61–$113.23

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.