Senior Software Engineer – Privileged Acces

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Tech equipment reimbursement

Referral program

Team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ invites engineers to join a security-focused Linux and IAM platform team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This on-site role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph and commuting distance to the facility.

You will engineer and integrate Delinea tools on Linux, implement privileged access, connect directory services and automate secrets workflows, while sustaining distributed Linux services. Candidates should have 7 years of relevant experience, strong Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu),

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Linux administration across RHEL, CentOS, Rocky or Ubuntu
• Bash and Python scripting
• Recent Python and Java development
• Hands‑on support for at least one Delinea product
• LDAP, Active Directory or FreeIPA integration
• Identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM) and certificate authentication
• Distributed‑system troubleshooting
• REST APIs and CI/CD secrets automation
• Ansible and SaltStack
• Docker or Podman secret‑handling patterns
• Large Linux cluster sustainment

Responsibilities

• Engineer and integrate Delinea tools on Linux
• Implement privileged access and secure credential management
• Connect directory services and application APIs
• Automate secrets workflows and configuration
• Troubleshoot and sustain distributed Linux services
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure and DevOps teams

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Delinea product

LDAP/AD/FreeIPA integration

IAM/PAM

REST APIs

Ansible

Docker/Podman

Large Linux cluster sustainment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Delinea

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Put secure access at the center of engineering. Help teams manage credentials, automate secrets workflows, and sustain Delinea services across Linux environments.

The mission

Support advanced computing, data analytics and enterprise infrastructure that help mission teams work with demanding workloads and shared technical services.

What you’ll do

• Engineer and integrate Delinea tools on Linux
• Implement privileged access and secure credential management
• Connect directory services and application APIs
• Automate secrets workflows and configuration
• Troubleshoot and sustain distributed Linux services
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure and DevOps teams

What you’ll bring

• 7 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Linux tools and administration across RHEL, CentOS, Rocky or Ubuntu
• Bash and Python scripting
• Recent Python and Java development
• Hands‑on support for at least one Delinea product
• LDAP, Active Directory or FreeIPA integration
• Identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM) and certificate authentication
• Distributed‑system troubleshooting
• REST APIs and CI/CD secrets automation
• Ansible and SaltStack
• Docker or Podman secret‑handling patterns
• Large Linux cluster sustainment

Preferred qualifications

• Jira and Confluence
• Enterprise security tools or cybersecurity software engineering

Compensation and flexibility

• $105.09–$136.51 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.
• Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no‑bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.
• Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include

• 10% employer 401(k) non‑elective contribution
• Employer‑paid life insurance and short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Let’s connect

If this work sounds like your next chapter and you meet the clearance and local commuting requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with a resume that highlights your relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.