Linux Security Engineer — On-Prem Hardening & Automation

Quantum Leap Research; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) company match

Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year

100% insurance premium subsidy for employees

75% for dependents

3 weeks’ vacation

2 weeks sick leave

11 holidays

Job summary

Quantum Leap Research in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a highly skilled Linux System Security Engineer to enhance security practices across their infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience in Linux and security with a strong foundation in networking protocols. They will be responsible for auditing systems, automating tasks with Ansible, and collaborating with engineering teams to mitigate risks. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Security Engineering or Linux Systems Administration.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain security practices across infrastructure.
• Regularly audit systems for security vulnerabilities and propose mitigations.
• Automate security tasks using configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Perform system hardening, including service management and secure configuration.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Security principles

Scripting (Shell, Python)

Ansible

Open-source tools (Git, Elasticsearch, Wazuh)

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Ansible

BIND/Unbound/PowerDNS

VMWare/Virtual Box/Proxmox

Job description

Quantum Leap Research in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a highly skilled Linux System Security Engineer to enhance security practices across their infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience in Linux and security with a strong foundation in networking protocols. They will be responsible for auditing systems, automating tasks with Ansible, and collaborating with engineering teams to mitigate risks. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match and educational assistance.