Remote Cloud Engineer – ICAM, Linux & Security (Secret)

System One; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Cloud Engineer to support ICAM platforms with active Secret clearance. The role involves Linux server administration, scripting, and implementing security baselines while coordinating with cybersecurity and application teams.

Remote-offsite collaboration is expected, with 40-hour weeks and direct-hire status. Responsibilities include patching, monitoring, and automation development using Bash, Python, and Ansible to support CI/CD workflows for ICAM services.

Qualifications

• US Citizen required
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Experience with Linux administration and system services
• Familiarity with identity or security services (LDAP, SSO, federation, certificates, PAM, SSSD)
• Familiarity with logging platforms (Splunk, ELK) and monitoring tools
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Understanding IAM concepts: authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, RBAC, MFA
• Knowledge of security hardening and compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL/Oracle Linux/Ubuntu) including patching and lifecycle management
• Monitor system performance, health, and capacity for optimal operations
• Support ICAM tools and services ensuring secure configuration and uptime
• Assist in integrating identity services with enterprise applications and infrastructure
• Implement and maintain security baselines (DISA STIGs, CIS) and assist with audits and compliance reporting
• Manage certificates, key stores, and cryptographic components
• Develop scripts to automate tasks and support CI/CD or DevOps for ICAM updates
• Troubleshoot OS and application issues, participate in on-call rotations, perform root cause analysis
• Collaborate with ICAM architects and cybersecurity teams to support projects, migrations, and environment buildouts

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting

IAM concepts

Security hardening

Logging/monitoring

Tools

LDAP

SSO

PAM

SSSD

Splunk

ELK

Job description

System One seeks a Cloud Engineer to support ICAM platforms with active Secret clearance. The role involves Linux server administration, scripting, and implementing security baselines while coordinating with cybersecurity and application teams.

Remote-offsite collaboration is expected, with 40-hour weeks and direct-hire status. Responsibilities include patching, monitoring, and automation development using Bash, Python, and Ansible to support CI/CD workflows for ICAM services.