Delinea Systems Engineer

GIGATEC Engineering; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

10% 401k in every paycheck

100% Fully Vested!

Job summary

GIGATEC Engineering is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to lead the deployment of Delinea privileged access solutions across enterprise Linux environments. The successful candidate will translate security requirements into effective system designs and documentation.

Candidates must have a strong background in Linux systems engineering and hold a Top Secret clearance, as well as experience with scripting and automation tools. The position offers comprehensive benefits including 100% paid healthcare and a robust 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, deployment, and documentation of Delinea privileged access solutions.
• Translate security and operational requirements into practical system designs.
• Strengthen access controls and support mission success.

Skills

Linux CLI and Linux Suite Tools

Bash/Python scripting

Basic System Administration

Linux systems engineering (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu)

Delinea products experience

Documentation skills

Identity and access management concepts

Integrating Linux systems with authentication services

Problem-solving skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience

API-driven integrations

Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman)

Tools

Ansible

SaltStack

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 10% 401k in every paycheck
• 100% Fully Vested!

NOTE

Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the planning, deployment, and documentation of Delinea (Centrify) privileged access and secrets management solutions across enterprise Linux environments. In this role, you will translate security and operational requirements into practical system designs, deployment strategies, and sustainment documentation. You will work at the intersection of Linux engineering, identity management, automation, and cybersecurity to strengthen access controls and support long‑term mission success.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python to automate manual processes
• Experience performing basic System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux environment
• Strong Linux systems engineering background (e.g., RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Hands‑on experience planning or deploying at least one Delinea product (Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault, or related tools)
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate documentation for architecture, configuration, and operational processes
• Familiar with identity and access management concepts, PAM solutions, least‑privilege principles, and secure configuration guidelines
• Familiar with integrating Linux systems with authentication and directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, FreeIPA)
• Strong problem‑solving skills related to enterprise systems, authentication pipelines, and service‑level troubleshooting
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack
• Familiar with API‑driven integrations and secrets management in CI/CD workflows
• Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret‑handling patterns

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience in cybersecurity engineering roles or working within compliance‑driven environments (STIGs, NIST, ISO, etc.)
• Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter