Linux System Administrator, Security Operations

Linux System Administrator, Security Operations

100% remote for the time being, but onsite in Bethesda, MD when we return

Local to DC Metro

U.S. Citizens or Green card

This position is for a system administrator whose primary focus will be security operations.

Tasks

• Utilize standard security tools such as Tenable Nessus, BigFix Compliance, NetSparker, and Tripwire in support of the overall system security program.
• Design, develop, and maintain security tools such as SIEM systems, network log analyzers, and system hardening scripts.
• Interact formally and informally with team members to share suggestions, designs, status, and challenges regarding security, and deliver documentation, white papers, and other artifacts.
• Participate in triaging incoming user tickets and system and security monitoring reports

Skills Required

• Strong Linux system administration skills
• Experience with vulnerability management and remediation using Linux security auditing tools such as Tenable Nessus, or OpenVAS.
• Experience in writing and editing in Linux scripting languages such Bash, Python, Perl, or PHP or other high-level languages such as Java, C, or C++.
• Implementing and testing security hardening

Strongly Qualified Applicants Skills/Experience

• Hands-on experience in an HPC environment
• Experience documenting processes and procedures
• Ability to pass a public trust background investigation
• Web application security, proactive hardening, scanning, and remediation.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to pick up issues quickly, to articulate complex matters clearly
• Strong project planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written