Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate to develop, test, integrate, and document information security for large TCP/IP Linux network systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities include designing security settings, audit mechanisms, and infrastructure controls; testing and profiling security mechanisms; and ensuring documentation and configuration management for Linux network equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience designing, configuring, testing and documenting security for TCP/IP Linux networks.
• Experience with Linux and network security fundamentals.
• US Citizenship and eligibility for security clearance for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop information security for Linux network systems, including security settings and audit mechanisms.
• Test, troubleshoot, audit and profile information security mechanisms to meet system requirements.
• Document and configure manage information security mechanisms for Linux network equipment.

Skills

Security engineering

Linux security

Auditing

Documentation

Network security

US Citizenship

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree

Tools

Security certification

Job description

Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Develop, test, integrate and document information security in large modern TCP/IP Linux network systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) with ARL:UT.

Responsibilities

Design and develop the information security of modern TCP/IP Linux network systems including security settings, audit mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and infrastructure mechanisms. Design and develop information security automation of modern computer Linux network systems including security settings, audit mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and infrastructure mechanisms. Test, troubleshoot, integrate, audit and profile information security mechanisms of Linux computer network systems to meet system requirements. Document and configuration manage information security mechanisms of modern Linux computer network equipment. Interact with security and technical personnel in support of information security implementation of modern Linux computer network systems. Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge designing, configuring, troubleshooting, testing, validating, auditing and documenting information security mechanisms for modern TCP/IP Linux computer network systems.
• Knowledge and experience with information security principles, policies, compliance and documentation while maintaining high performance.
• Experience with Linux and network security fundamentals.
• Experience with security monitoring, profiling, auditing and documenting performance across the full network stack.
• US Citizen.
• Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with focus on information security as applied to Linux network computer systems.
• Two or more years of professional experience as a Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist.
• Knowledge and experience with security and hardening Linux systems.
• Linux, network, or information security certification.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
• 3.0 minimum GPA requirement.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Some weekend, evening and holiday work Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (the Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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