Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Linux Systems Administrator
Clearance: TS/SCI ( Ability to pass a CI poly)
Location: Herndon, VA or Washington DC
Certification: Security+ CE
Salary: $112,000 - $160,000 The Linux Systems Administrator applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS and GOTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology. Provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers. Involved in a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, information security and privacy. Responsible for ensuring the protection of company data against unauthorized disclosure, accidental or intentional loss of data, or unauthorized modification. Required Skills:
• Security+ CE •Must be able to pass a CI poly prior to starting employment.
•Knowledge of Red Hat version 7 or 8(rhel7/rhel8) with the ability to engineer, install, administer and maintain.
•Skilled in Linux-related scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
•Knowledge with configuration management using Ansible or Puppet
•Kernel infrastructure understanding in a Linux environment
•Experience with Apache web server or WebLogic configuration and management
•Experience analyzing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information technology and security controls that are in place.
•Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks and services.
•Experience evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
•Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.

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