Linux Systems Security Engineer - TS/SCI

Parsons; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Security Engineer to design, secure, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure in a hybrid role requiring presence in Centreville, VA 3 days a week. You will work with FreeIPA, Pulp/Foreman, RADIUS, DNS, and GitLab, applying STIG baselines and security controls across large environments.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, IAT Level II certification or higher, and strong skills in security logging, vulnerability remediation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with IAT Level II certification or higher.
• Experience securing RedHat Enterprise or Rocky Linux environments.
• Experience with STIGs, identity management, and security logging.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, secure, and maintain Linux infrastructure.
• Apply STIGs and security baselines to Linux systems.
• Configure centralized authentication and identity management.
• Automate deployment, patching, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system design and security.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FreeIPA

Pulp/Foreman

RADIUS

DHCP

DNS

GitLab

STIG

OpenSearch

ACAS/Tenable

Ansible

Git

Bash

Python

VMware vSphere

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Security Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Rocky Linux, enterprise identity and infrastructure services, cybersecurity hardening, and Security Technical Implementation Guide STIG application. This position will support the development and operation of secure, scalable Linux enterprise solutions, including identity management, configuration management, networking services, source-code management, authentication, security logging, and vulnerability management. This role supports a hybrid schedule and requires presence in Centreville, VA 3 days per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, implement, administer, and secure Rocky Linux environments.
• Develop and maintain enterprise Linux solutions using: FreeIPA, Pulp/Foreman, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, GitLab, STIG application and compliance baselines.
• Apply security hardening standards to Linux systems in accordance with applicable STIGs, organizational security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Configure centralized authentication, authorization, identity management, and access controls.
• Aid development of system architectures, technical implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and security documentation.
• Automate system deployment, configuration, patching, and compliance activities where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, application, networking, authentication, and infrastructure issues.
• Support vulnerability assessment, remediation, and continuous security monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with network, cybersecurity, virtualization, systems administration, and application team members.
• Participate in system design reviews, risk assessments, incident response, and change-management processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to operational standards and best practices.
• Ensure systems are configured for availability, performance, maintainability, and security.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current IAT LevelII certification or higher, such as: Security+ SSCP CySA+ GSEC CCNA Cyber Ops, or another qualifying certification under applicable DoD or organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated professional experience administering and securing RedHat Enterprise/Rocky Linux environments.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Linux enterprise solutions that include: FreeIPA, Pulp/Foreman, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, Enterprise Security Logging, STIG application and system hardening.
• Strong understanding of Linux security controls, authentication, authorization, encryption, access management, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise systems in production environments.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, configuration standards, and implementation procedures.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience with network engineering and administration, particularly Juniper technologies.
• RHCSA certification or higher.
• JNCIA certification or higher.
• Experience with VMware vSphere administration and virtualization technologies.
• Experience implementing OpenSearch or similar platforms for security logging, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience configuring and operating ACAS/Tenable for vulnerability assessment and scanning.
• Experience with enterprise hardware configuration, provisioning, installation, and deployment.
• Knowledge of automation and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Ansible, Git, Bash, and Python.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, government, defense, or security‑sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, configuration management, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring practices.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

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