Privileged Access Management Software Engineer with Security Clearance

**Active TS/SCI w/P olygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance. ---------- Telework: None Basic Requirements: * 7 years of experience as a software engineer * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline * 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree Job Description: * The Software Engineer shall be responsible for the engineering, implementation, integration, and sustainment of the Delinea Tools Suite in a Linux environment. * This role ensures secure credential management, privileged access contr ols, secrets management, and automation capabilities that align with mission security and compliance requirements. * The Software Engineer shall serve as the SME for all Delinea technologies running on Linux systems and shall collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams. Required Experience: * Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools * Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python * Recent software development experience using Python and Java * Strong background in Linux administration such as RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu * Hands-on experience implementing or supporting at least one Delinea product (e.g., Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault) * Experience integrating Delinea with directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, FreeIPA). * Understanding of identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM), certificate-based authentication, and security best practices * Experience troubleshooting system-level issues in distributed environments, including logs, services, networking, and authentication * Familiarity with API-based integrations, RESTful services, and secrets automation in CI/CD pipelines * Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret‑handling patterns * Experience with the sustainment and support of large Linux clusters including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution Desired Experience: * Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence * Experience supporting enterprise security tools or working in a cybersecurity-focused software engineering role Salary: $230,000 - $240,000 annually ---------- Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting. Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure. Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a full time position