System Engineer - (SWE)

Beyond SOF

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Linux environments
  • Proficient in Bash/Python scripting
  • Basic system administration of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software
  • Deep understanding of major Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Delinea products for privileged access management
  • Excellent documentation skills in technical contexts
  • Knowledge of identity and access management, including PAM solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and deployment of Delinea Tools Suite in Linux systems
  • Translate security and operational needs into privileged access solutions
  • Design effective deployment strategies aligned with architectural standards
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for support and audits
  • Support system sustainment and future project expansions

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development and training
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technical environment
  • Collaborative team culture that fosters innovation
  • Exposure to diverse technologies and enterprise systems
Full Job Description
Skill Level 3 20 years with BS

The System Engineer shall serve as the technical lead for the planning, deploying, and
documenting the Delinea Tools Suite across the organization's Linux environments. This role is
responsible for translating security and operational requirements into effective privileged access
and secrets management solutions. The System Engineer shall design deployment strategies,
ensure alignment with the mission's architecture, and maintain comprehensive documentation to
support sustainment, audits, and future expansion.
Position 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
secrethandling patterns
Position 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.)

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