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, Inc. is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates in the EOF prior to RCC release.

This 100% onsite role at Fort Huachuca focuses on system architecture, ETPS, STIG-based hardening, and ongoing compliance monitoring to keep Linux baselines secure and current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 5+ years of Linux system engineering experience.
• Experience with VMWare management and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Ubuntu derivatives.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and DISA hardening policies.

Responsibilities

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Develop Enterprise Technical Procedures (ETPs) for patches, upgrades, and security configurations.
• Ensure Linux baselines remain compliant with enterprise policies and STIGs.
• Monitor solutions integrated via a centralized alerting system.
• Develop an OS lifecycle plan integrating DoW STIGs and security standards.

Skills

VMWare

RHEL/Linux

STIG compliance

Security design

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.