Cyber Security Engineer

About the Role

• Advance experience in cyber security, networking, and systems engineering supporting the United States Army.
• Identify cyber posture, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend security solutions and strategies.
• Develop and implement security solutions for tactical and deployed systems.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges using network and cyber security best practices.
• Automate tasks and improve efficiencies using tools and scripting techniques.
• Research and develop security solutions based on technology and market trends.
• Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls primarily in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Design and maintain cyber posture across systems deployed in classified and unclassified environments for multiple Program Executive Offices (PEO) within the Army.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts.
• Plan acquisition, installation, and configuration of Army systems to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) via the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Assess mission objectives and provide cyber security solutions that coincide with mission parameters.
• Grow as a team to make the best solutions for customers.

What You’ll Work On

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Apply system updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain cyber posture.
• Write and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct Nessus Scans for vulnerability assessments monthly and submit reports.
• Apply Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to RHEL and Windows systems and document all configuration changes.
• Manage system licensing and register systems on the Red Hat customer portal.
• Install and configure Linux-based applications and software such as NGINX, MediaMTX, and Redis DB.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Administrator.
• Experience with RHEL-8 and RHEL-9.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, and KVM.
• Experience with shell scripting and automation such as Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of changes in RHEL-10.
• Knowledge of system hardening and security best practices.
• Knowledge of networking concepts including IPv4, SSH, and Firewalls.
• Knowledge of monitoring and cyber security tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner.
• Knowledge of containerization such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Secret clearance required.
• HS diploma or GED.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in science.
• Red Hat Engineer Certification.