Senior Software Engineer – Privileged Access

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Medical, dental & vision

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral programs

Team events

Job summary

CTRL+ LLC is seeking an experienced Linux engineer to implement privileged access and secure credential management across distributed Linux services. You will integrate Delinea tools, connect directory services, and automate secrets workflows in a demanding DoD-mocused environment.

Applicants must have 7+ years of relevant experience and a BS in Computer Science or a related field. This is an on-site role in Maryland, with limited telework potential and strict clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in Linux engineering or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience integrating IAM, PAM, and certificate authentication in enterprise environments.

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

Python & Java development

IAM / PAM

REST APIs

CI/CD secrets automation

Delinea experience

LDAP/AD/FreeIPA

Distributed-system troubleshooting

Docker/Podman

Large Linux clusters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Ansible

SaltStack

Docker

Podman

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

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.