03 Mar
Senior Linux Engineer
Virginia, Unavailable 00000 Unavailable USA

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OverviewVariQ is seeking a

Senior Linux Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The Sr. Linux Engineer applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology.

Additional Information:

  • Location: Dulles, VA

  • Salary: Dependent on experience

  • Security Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI; Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

  • Availability: Within 30 days
ResponsibilitiesThe Sr. Linux Engineer applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology. Provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers. Involved in a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, information security and privacy. Develops security systems for any manual or automated systems environments. Responsible for ensuring the protection of company data against unauthorized disclosure, accidental or intentional loss of data, or unauthorized modification.Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
  • Must be able to obtain DHS program suitability prior to starting employment.
  • Six (6) years of relevant experience is required
  • Experience with AWS
  • Knowledge of Red Hat version 6 or 7(rhel6/rhel7) with the ability to engineer, install, administer and maintain
  • Proficiency with configuration management using Ansible or Puppet
  • Skilled in Linux-related scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
  • Experience with Apache web server configuration and management
  • Management, deployment and troubleshooting of Java and Tomcat applications
  • Experience analyzing and evaluating the security of new and existing IT systems and the procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Experience analyzing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information technology and security controls that are in place.
  • Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks and services.
  • Experience evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  • Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with the following network protection devices: Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), log analysis, malware analysis, network traffic flow and packet analysis

Desired

Skills:
  • Apache/TomCat/NGINX
  • Kerberos/LDAP
  • SSL
  • IDM/Free IPA
  • Docker
  • Open Nebula
  • Ambari
  • Whois
  • Sourcefire
  • Puppet
  • Satellite Server
  • Nagios

Training/certification in any of the following strongly desired:
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Required Education (including Major):Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years relevant experience.A Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.Professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

OTHER DUTIES
  • This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE
  • All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
VariQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. We consider diversity and inclusiveness to be core to our culture, and central to our commitment to fostering an empowering and supportive workplace.

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