[Hiring] Linux Administrator @Interactive Process Technology LLC

Role Description

The Linux Administrator for ICAM supports, maintains, and enhances Linux-based systems and services that enable Identity, Credential, and Access Management functions across the enterprise. This role ensures secure, stable, and compliant operations of infrastructure components that underpin authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• System Administration
  • Manage, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL/Oracle Linux/Ubuntu or distribution in use)
  • Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and lifecycle management
  • Monitor system performance, health, and capacity
• ICAM Platform Support
  • Support ICAM tools and services (e.g., IAM directories, federation services, PKI components, privileged access systems, connectors, and agent-based integrations)
  • Ensure secure configuration and uptime for ICAM-related applications hosted on Linux
  • Assist in integration of identity services with enterprise applications and infrastructure
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain security baselines (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, internal policies)
  • Assist with audit requests, logs, identity access reviews, and compliance reporting
  • Manage certificates, key stores, and cryptographic components supporting ICAM services
• Automation & Scripting
  • Develop scripts (Bash, Python, Ansible) to automate administrative tasks and deployments
  • Support CI/CD or DevOps workflows used for ICAM platform updates or configuration changes
• Incident & Problem Management
  • Troubleshoot OS-level and application-level issues
  • Participate in on-call rotations for high-severity ICAM service events
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with ICAM architects, cybersecurity, network teams, and application teams
  • Support project deliverables, migrations, and environment buildouts

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance required
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (Must meet DOD IAT II Requirements)
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration (system services, networking, storage, SELinux, etc.)
• Experience with identity or security services (LDAP, SSO, federation, certificates, PAM, SSSD)
• Familiarity with logging platforms (Splunk, ELK) and monitoring tools
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Understanding of IAM concepts: authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, RBAC, MFA
• Knowledge of security hardening and compliance frameworks

Company Description

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.