Junior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Our DC metro based client is looking for a Junior Systems Engineer. If you are qualified for this position, please forward a copy of your updated resume in word format to Work location: VA Primary Responsibilities
Our client has an immediate need for a Junior Systems Engineer to support this DHS SOC Program. The System Engineer will join a multidisciplinary team and need to be a self-starter with excellent technical planning, system design, analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgement and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner. Will work with internal team members to perform requirements analysis and evaluate alternatives including cost, risk, and supportability to ensure the systems are functional, secure, and scalable. The systems and networks developed will be used to collect and process data and improve the DHS SOC security infrastructure. The System Engineer will work under the direction of senior staff. They will work tasks to maintain existing infrastructure and applications, plan and install install new hardware/software, assist with ATO compliance, help ensure the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks, etc. The multidisciplinary nature of the team provides opportunities to work on a variety of applications and hardware that the team supports. Basic Qualifications
• 1+ years of experience with Direct Customer Engagement / Support
• Basic understanding of systems engineering, software engineering, and cyber security engineering concepts
• Experience in use of JIRA and Confluence
• Experience administering RedHat Linux systems
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasking Experience with 2+ of the following areas:
• Building custom kickstart files to manage partitions and systems configuration
• Automating bare metal deployments with Satellite server
• Linux security & systems engineering, design, and support
• Network administration and design
• Configuring and managing virtualized environments
• Network access, identity and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, PKI).
• Python and Shell Scripting
• The tools used to design, build, deploy, and maintain infrastructure in a variety of cloud environments (GitLab CI, Ansible Tower, JIRA, Jenkins, Satellite).
• Experience with Splunk Administration
• Experience with Administration of network sensor devices (Fireeye, SourceFire, etc.) Must have or be able to obtain DHS EOD Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an Agile environment
• Hands on Ansible experience
• RHCSA/RHCE Certification
• Recent security operations center (SOC) experience
• Experience working with developers and process improvement
• Experience and knowledge with designing, building, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure in cloud environments

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