Linux Administrator (Security Engineer)

21 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Information Security Engineer III Location: Columbia, SC/ RemoteDuration: 6 Months

Description:

Required Skills:Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of RHEL based systemsStrong troubleshooting skills of Linux/UNIX operating systemsPrevious working experience as a Linux System Administrator for 6+ yearsUnderstanding of essential network services such as DNS, SMTP, NTP, and SNMPExperience with databases such as SQL, Postgres, MySQL,Experience maintaining compliance of RHEL based systems using STIGS or CISDay to day support operations maintaining security patches on all RHEL based systemsScripting and automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, etc.Experience with Containers, RedHat platformsUnderstanding of Linux based NetworkingKnowledge of syslog collectionKnowledge of SIEM (QRadar, Splunk, etc.) infrastructure and appliancesTime and project management skills, with the capability to prioritize and multitask as neededSolid team player with leadership skills

Preferred QualificationsRed Hat Certification System Administrator / EngineerShell, Python ScriptingLinux+ Certified Administration of Snare EnvironmentAbility to tune, configure and implement detection logic in open source Snort SensorsAbility to evaluate security requests and determine if risk is involved.Must be well versed with IRS PUB-1075, NIST 800-53, and PCI DSS standards.Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policiesApplies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and proceduresPerforms analysis, design, and development of regex for log forwardingAnalyzes security requirements for the management and administration of sensing technologyDesigns, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements (relating to sensing solutions)Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problemsEvaluate that all information systems are functional and secureOccasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customersDeploy new sensors for monitoring network traffic flowInstallation, configuration, support and security implementation of tools & services related to SSHMust be able detail oriented with the ability multitask and have the ability to effectively communicate with the Custome to resolve issues.

Roles And ResponsibilitiesHave some working administrative knowledge using IT security technology such as Snare and QRadar(Another SIEM is just ok)Orchestrating deployments of custom CentOS 6 & 7/RHEL 6 & 7Ubuntu 18 serversApply recommended OS Patches, Kernel upgrades to keep server operating systems up to dateAutomation of repeatable tasks with the help of scripting (Python/Ansible preferred)Troubleshooting of Linux Servers and applications beyond the basicsDeveloping strategies to improve operational workflowUpdating security tools on Linux systemsHave direct experience with reviewing policies and standards and applying it logic to security requests.Basic knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL and PSQLAsses existing network sensing topology and identify key system flawsConfiguring and deploying new open-source and commercial security tools on Linux systemsPerformed DAST analysis using Application Scan security vulnerability tool to identify OWASP issuesProvide recommendations to overall system deployment and designPerform administrative and engineering work on Security Operation Center tools such as Remedy, Service manager, Symantec Antivirus, etc.Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security marketManage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being deliveredStrong problem-solving skills with focus on strategy

  • ID: #49343907
  • State: South Carolina Columbia 29201 Columbia USA
  • City: Columbia
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-02-21
  • Deadline: 2023-04-09
  • Category: Security