Principal Linux Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Linux Systems Engineer role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD, with an annual base salary range of $199,000–$235,000. Nyla Technology Solutions provides artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering services for the U.S. Government. The role engineers, implements, integrates, and sustains Delinea privileged-access and secrets-management tools in a Linux environment. It supports secure credential management, access controls, and secrets automation in collaboration with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to meet mission compliance standards.

What you'll do

• Engineer, implement, integrate, and sustain Delinea tools including Secret Server, Privilege Manager, and DevOps Secrets Vault
• administer Linux systems and clusters
• integrate privileged access and identity management with directory services
• develop Bash and Python scripts and software in Python and Java
• apply infrastructure-as-code automation
• support API integrations and secrets automation in CI/CD
• troubleshoot distributed system issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal linux systems engineer

annapolis junction md

nyla technology solutions

linux

delinea

privileged access management

secret server

python

java

bash

ts/sci polygraph

$199k–$235k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 10% 401(k) matching
• professional development funding
• annual leave, holidays, and schedule flexibility
• student loan repayment program.

Why this role

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The description calls for Delinea experience, Linux administration, Python and Java development, Bash and Python scripting, and IAM/PAM knowledge. Benefits include company-covered health care, 10% 401(k) matching, professional development funding, and leave flexibility.

About the employer

Nyla Technology Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.