Senior Linux System Engineer

Socket.dev; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Spot bonuses

Medical deductibles coverage

Job summary

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) seeks a Senior Linux System Engineer to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates. Role requires testing baselines in EOF prior to RCC release and ensuring ongoing compliance with STIGs.

Position is 100% onsite at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years in Linux environments with security-focused expertise and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required.
• An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Secret clearance is required.
• IAT Level III certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Develop Enterprise Technical Procedures for patches, upgrades and security configurations.
• Ensure Linux systems comply with baseline requirements and DISA STIGs.
• Monitor solutions via a centralized alerting system.
• Develop an OS lifecycle plan with STIG integration.

Skills

VMware management

RHEL

Ubuntu

STIG knowledge

Systems analysis

Education

CASP+

CCNP Security

CISA

CISSP

GCED

GCIH

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.

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)

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.