Senior Systems Engineer

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level systems engineer to serve as the technical lead for the planning, deploying, and documenting the Delinea Tools Suite across the organization’s Linux environments.

What You Will Do

Translate security and operational requirements into effective privileged access and secrets management solutions, design deployment strategies, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen. 20 years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Requirements

• Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
• 20 years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• 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

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000
• Up to 20% 401k contribution
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D