Security Engineer IV - Linux- HHS STIM
Remote
Full Time
HHS STIM
Experienced
Job Description: Security Engineer IV – Linux Systems
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server environments (v8-v9).
- Develop and maintain advanced automation and scripting solutions (BASH, Perl, JavaScript, Python) to optimize operations and resolve issues.
- Administer and maintain enterprise Linux environments, including Ansible, RHEL Satellite, firewall configurations (NFTables/Firewalld/IPTables), DNS (ISC2 BIND), and Postfix/SMTP relay services.
- Ensure interoperability and integration between Linux/UNIX and Windows environments.
- Support container runtime environments such as Mirantis (formerly Docker) and cloud services like AWS.
- Implement and maintain GitLab for source control and automation processes.
- Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures, system designs, and configuration records.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT and security teams on enterprise infrastructure projects, providing guidance and support.
- Participate in 24/7/365 on-call rotation, providing timely resolution for critical incidents.
- Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity, performance, and throughput issues across distributed environments.
- Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, CIS Controls, and DISA STIGs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience).
- 10+ years of professional experience in Linux/UNIX system administration, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v8-v9).
- Expertise in automation tools such as Ansible and RHEL Satellite.
- Hands-on experience with scripting languages (BASH, Python, Perl, JavaScript).
- Knowledge of DNS (BIND), SMTP relay, Linux clustering, NFSv3/v4, PXE boot, and SELinux.
- Experience with Mirantis Container Runtime (Docker), AWS cloud environments, and GitLab.
- Current Red Hat certification such as RHCSA, RHCE, or RHCA (one version release current or previous).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with ability to work independently and within teams.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal security standards (CIS Controls, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs).
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