Security Engineer, Linux & SIEM Focus | DHS & Federal Ops
Overview
Linux based Security Engineer role focusing on RHEL operations within a DHS environment. Own system operations, security management, and log collection to strengthen confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Work with a SOC engineering team on automating and managing a large fleet of servers and devices.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and harden RHEL systems across the enterprise to support security monitoring and incident response
- 2Design and implement event collection tiers, normalization, and correlation to provide a unified security view
- 3Lead software management and patching processes to keep core services secure and compliant
- 4Drive file and directory management, user/group controls, and access policies to enforce least privilege
- 5Scale automation scripts and playbooks with Ansible to operate a large DHS environment
- 6Ship and maintain security configurations for firewalls, SELinux, and system hardening
- 7Debug and resolve security events, breaches, and anomalous activity with measurable improvements
- 8Own ongoing O&M for hardware and software, from concept to retirement, ensuring reliability
- 9Improve log collection via Splunk for security analytics and incident response
- 10Collaborate with cross-functional teams to map security requirements to technical controls
Requirements9
- 1At least three years of experience in security focused IT engineering
- 2At least three years of experience in operations, management, monitoring and maintenance of network security devices (firewalls, VPNs, IDS, proxies)
- 3At least three years of practical experience implementing security policies and baselines across Windows, Linux, and network gear
- 4Thorough understanding of Linux-based systems to perform O&M for Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers
- 5Proficiency with Linux Admin, Ansible, Splunk Admin, and virtualization (VMware)
- 6Experience with log collection, SIEMs, and security event analysis
- 7Clearance: SECRET required upon hire; US citizenship
- 8Education and Certifications: Microsoft, Linux or Cisco certifications (examples include MCSE or CCNP)
- 9Must be legally allowed to work in the US and onsite 1-2 days per week in Herndon, VA
Salary Insight
$90 - $110k per year
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