Senior Linux System Engineer

Information Systems Solutions, Inc.; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer for a 100% onsite role at Fort Huachuca, AZ. You will review, analyze, and provide Tier III support for patches and updates, testing baselines in EOF before release to RCCs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of Linux admin experience and IAT Level III certifications. Expect hands-on architecture design, STIG compliance, and enterprise patching workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of Linux administration experience.
• An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for degree.
• IAT Level III certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Develops Enterprise Technical Procedures for applying patches and security configurations in the EOF.
• Ensure Linux systems stay compliant with baseline requirements and STIGs.
• Monitor solutions via centralized alerting.
• Create an OS lifecycle plan integrating DoW STIGs and security standards.

Skills

Linux System Administration

VMware

RHEL

Ubuntu

Security STIG

Education

Bachelor's Degree

IAT Level III Certification

Tools

VMware vSphere

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ubuntu Linux

STIG hardening

Job description

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer. As a Senior Linux System Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Linux System Engineer joining our team to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates, to include testing the baseline in the Engineering Operations Facility (EOF) prior to release to the RCCs.

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer. As a Senior Linux System Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Linux System Engineer joining our team to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates, to include testing the baseline in the Engineering Operations Facility (EOF) prior to release to the RCCs.

This position is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• You will also develop Enterprise Technical Procedures (ETPs) with the directions to apply patches, upgrades and security configurations and/or updates to the baseline system in the EOF for testing IAW with the STIGs.
• Ensure that already-provisioned Linux systems are kept in compliance with baseline requirements & ever-changing enterprise policy (e.g., equivalent to Group Policy in the Windows realm for ongoing compliance updates).
• Monitor all solutions integrated via a centralized alerting system.
• Develop an operating system lifecycle plan with integration of DoW STIGs and other recommended security standards.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Requirements

Clearance Level

Secret

Certifications (IAT Level III)

• CASP+
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH

One Of The Following

• CASP+
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH

Required Skills

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required

An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Technical Skills

• VMWare management/administration experience.
• Thorough experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and current DISA’s hardening protocol.
• Experienced in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering.