Linux Administrator

**Linux Administrator** **Remote** IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods. **Our Team:** We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for: * Smart people with a passion for technology * Ability to solve challenging business problems * Self\-directed professionals * Hunger to continually learn and grow **Overview:** 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 **SecurityCompliance** * 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 **AutomationScripting** * 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 **IncidentProblem 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 **Requirements:** * 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 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. \#clearance