Work Model: Hybrid (onsite requirements vary by program/site)
Clearance Requirement: Must possess an active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance issued by the U.S. Government (commonly associated with NSA-level programs). Candidates without this clearance cannot be considered.
Minimum Experience: 5+ years software engineering or systems engineering experience; strong Linux administration and backend development experience required
Role Summary
A large enterprise organization supporting highly secure federal environments is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 3) to join a cybersecurity-focused engineering team. This role is centered on designing, developing, integrating, and sustaining privileged access management (PAM) and secrets management solutions within complex Linux-based infrastructures.
The engineer will work extensively with automation, APIs, identity and access management systems, and enterprise security tools to support secure credential handling and system access controls across large-scale environments.
This position requires strong hands-on Linux expertise, programming experience (Python/Java), and familiarity with security automation and orchestration tools. The role operates in a highly regulated environment with strict security, documentation, and compliance expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting privileged access management (PAM) and secrets management platforms (e.g., Delinea or similar tools)
- Integrate IAM/PAM solutions into enterprise systems using APIs and secure authentication mechanisms
- Develop automation scripts and services using Python and/or Java
- Administer and support Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, CentOS) across large-scale infrastructure
- Build and maintain automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, SaltStack, or equivalent
- Support CI/CD pipeline integration for secure application deployment and infrastructure automation
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed Linux environments and security platforms
- Work with containerized environments using Docker and/or Podman
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and platform engineering teams to implement secure design patterns
- Ensure systems comply with security policies, access controls, and audit requirements
- Participate in system hardening, performance tuning, and vulnerability remediation activities
- Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and integration workflows
- Support continuous improvement of identity, access, and secrets management capabilities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of software engineering or systems engineering experience
- Strong Linux administration experience across enterprise distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, CentOS)
- Proficiency in Python and/or Java development
- Experience working with IAM/PAM solutions and privileged access workflows
- Hands-on experience with API development and system integration
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, SaltStack, or similar
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience working with container technologies (Docker, Podman, or equivalent)
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in complex distributed systems
- Experience working in secure or regulated environments with sensitive data
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with Delinea (or similar PAM/secrets management platforms)
- Background in cybersecurity, identity management, or enterprise security engineering
- Experience with large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with security standards, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments
Compensation & Work Model
- Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
- Hybrid work arrangement (onsite requirements depend on program/site needs)
- Requires active Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance
- U.S. citizenship required due to clearance requirements