Senior Linux Engineer - DoD Cyber Defense (Colorado Springs)

HRUCKUS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A veteran-owned consulting firm is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to ensure operational readiness and cybersecurity at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves managing Linux servers, implementing security measures, and collaborating with security analysts. Ideal candidates will have over 14 years of IT experience, with proven skills in Linux management, security protocols, and must possess a DoD Secret Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 per year and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 14+ years general work experience, with at least 6 years in Linux server management.
• Experience in system hardening and security best practices for Linux.
• Able to support after-hours maintenance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Linux servers in various environments.
• Implement security hardening according to guidelines.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain security documentation.
• Collaborate with teams on security incidents.

Skills

Linux server management

System hardening

Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet)

Virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM)

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Education

DoD Secret Security Clearance

IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE)

Linux certification (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC)

Tools

ArcSight

Elastic

ACAS

Trellix EPP

Job description

A veteran-owned consulting firm is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to ensure operational readiness and cybersecurity at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves managing Linux servers, implementing security measures, and collaborating with security analysts. Ideal candidates will have over 14 years of IT experience, with proven skills in Linux management, security protocols, and must possess a DoD Secret Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 per year and various benefits.