Security Engineer (IDS/IPS specialist)

Linuxnewbieguide; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Systems Administrator to design and implement innovative solutions. The role requires extensive experience with Linux and Windows systems, along with a TS/SCI clearance. You will manage projects, mentor junior staff, and resolve complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a systems administrator.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for enterprise computer systems.
• Manage project execution and mentor junior technicians.
• Administer cyber toolsets and server systems.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Cybersecurity

Automation

Project Management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Splunk

Firewalls

Cribl

Suricata

Palo Alto Firewalls

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This is a 100% onsite position in College Park, MD or Reston, VA or Anacostia. Contract with benefits that requires an active TS SCI clearance.

Job Description

Partners with teams to design and implement innovative solutions that safeguard and ensure the reliable operation of enterprise computer systems. Works independently or within small, integrated groups, with the ability to lead tasks, projects, or teams as needed. Manages project execution while providing mentorship and guidance to junior technicians, specialists, and managers. Innovates new concepts and processes, performs root cause analyses, and resolves complex technical challenges through deep industry expertise. Administers cyber toolsets and server systems spanning multiple classification domains. Supports both development and operational environments through daily operations management, system performance monitoring, and issue resolution across client, server, storage, and network infrastructure. Installs, configures, and manages Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems, including operating systems, applications, and cybersecurity tools such as Host-based Security System (HBSS), Endpoint Security Suite (ESS), Splunk, Cribl, and network security technologies like Firewalls and ForeScout. Supports Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts across system design, evaluation, solution development, and system administration.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a systems administrator
• Experience with operating and maintaining both Linux and Windows servers
• Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining devices, applications, and security tools, including Suricata, Palo Alto Firewalls, Trellix ESS (formerly McAfee HBSS), ePO, and FireEye tools, Splunk and Cribl or ForeScout
• Experience with automating deployments, configuration management, or cybersecurity tools operations
• Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Active DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND prior to start date.

Optional Qualifications

• Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer
• Experience with Gigamon, FireEye, Encase, Fidelis, Varonis, or VMWare tools
• Experience with DoD STIGs
• Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces
• Experience with using Active Directory to manage Windows policies
• Experience with creating system and network diagrams
• Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
• Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and Microsoft Visio graphic and flowchart design