• Job Description

  Req#: 1947

  Base-2 Solutions is looking for an HPC Software Engineer.

  Job Description

  • Deep understanding of high-performance computing (HPC) environments
  • Familiarity with credential management, security architecture, and user access services
  • Demonstrated experience with security design, authentication, and authorization protocols
  • Assists with the integration of security into complex software/hardware environments
  • Coordinates across Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, and technical planning sessions
  • Contributes to security and system documentation, including architecture diagrams, test plans, and interface specifications
  • Ensures solutions meet both functional and non-functional security and performance requirements

  Expected Work

  • Develop, implement, and test security-focused software for high-performance computing systems
  • Assist with creating scalable and secure credential management and identity services
  • Design and maintain automation scripts and workflows to support secure DevOps practices
  • Define, document, and communicate architectural designs related to system trust, access control, and container security
  • Break down complex technical work into epics, features, and tasks; guide team backlog creation
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and SCRUM leadership on agile ceremonies, planning, and iterative development
  • Build secure CI/CD pipelines and apply DevSecOps practices across development lifecycle
  • Research and evaluate industry-standard security technologies to integrate into government systems
    

  Required Skills and Experience

  • Hands-on experience with scripting (Bash, Python) and compiled languages (C, C++, Rust, Assembly-level)
  • Proficient in automation tools and languages (Ansible, YAML, JSON)
  • Experience with security design in Linux-based environments
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and GitLab
  • Background in Identity & Access Management (IAM), including ABAC, RBAC, HBAC
  • Experience working with DevOps and CI/CD environments using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
  • Working knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, RKE2) and container security
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams

  Desired Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of enterprise security tools such as:
    • Red Hat IDM (FreeIPA)
    • Keycloak / Red Hat SSO
    • Centrify / Delinea
    • HashiCorp Vault
  • Experience with cloud-based authentication protocols and systems (e.g., OIDC, LDAP)
  • Familiarity with Linux authentication mechanisms (PAM, NSS, SSSD)
  • Understanding of infrastructure networking (DNS, DHCP, NTP, PXE)
  • Experience with secure remote access solutions and fault-tolerant access protocols
  • Knowledge of cloud environments and hybrid security implementations

  Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Master’s degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Nine (9) years of experience as an HSE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

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