Senior Linux System Engineer with Security Clearance

Information Systems Solutions, Inc.; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

On-site work environment

Job summary

Information Systems Solutions, Inc. in Sierra Vista, Arizona, is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer to help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

The role focuses on reviewing, analyzing and providing Tier III support for patches and updates, testing baselines in the EOF prior to release. The candidate will design system architectures, develop Enterprise Technical Procedures for applying patches and security configurations, and ensure Linux systems stay compliant with STIGs and DISA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Security STIG compliance and DISA hardening knowledge is required.
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates.
• Design system architecture for new or existing Linux-based computer systems.
• Develop and apply Enterprise Technical Procedures and STIG-based configurations.
• Ensure Linux systems remain compliant with baseline requirements.
• Monitor centralized alerting and lifecycle planning for OS.

Skills

Linux

RHEL

Ubuntu

VMware

Security STIGs

DISA hardening

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

VMware

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Ubuntu

Job description

Senior Linux System Engineer INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC Senior Linux System Engineer 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.