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Linux Security Engineer

Columbia, SC 29044

Posted: 01/28/2025 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 39227 Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description

Job Title: Linux Security Engineer
Type of Engagement: 12-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)
Work Location: Hybrid position located in Columbia, SC.

Candidates must reside in the Columbia, SC area.

Required Skills & Experience:
 
  • Working administrative knowledge using IT security technology such as Snort, SourceFire, and Firepower
  • Orchestrate deployments of custom RockyLinux/CentOS/Redhat/Oracle 8/7 Operation System
  • Apply recommended OS Patches, Kernel upgrades to keep server operating systems up to date
  • Administration of Snort Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Sensors; Perform analysis, design, and development of signature for the IDS sensors; Ability to tune, configure and implement detection logic in open source Snort Sensors
  • Automate repeatable tasks with the help of scripting (Python/Ansible preferred)
  • Update security tools on Linux systems; Configure and deploy new open-source and commercial security tools on Linux systems; Troubleshoot of Linux Servers and applications beyond the basics
  • Develop strategies to improve operational workflow
  • Have basic knowledge of routers, switches, network VLANs and VPN configuration
  • Asses existing network sensing topology and identify key system flaws
  • Provide recommendations to overall system deployment and design
  • Perform administrative and engineering work on Security Operation Center tools such as log collectors and EDRs
  • Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
  • Ability to lift physical appliances, rack and stack servers in Datacenter

Big Bonus Points if you Have:
 
  • Centralized Log Management experience
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®)
  • CompTIA Security+

Essential Job Responsibilities:
 
  • Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies
  • Occasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customers
  • Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
  • Analyze security requirements for the management and administration of sensing technology
  • Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems
  • Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions that meet security requirements (relating to IDS/IPS solutions)
  • Deploy new sensors for monitoring network traffic flow
  • Evaluate that all information systems are functional and secure
  • Install, configure, support, and implement tools & services
  • Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security market
  • Deploy and configure FireEye HX EDR agents across various endpoints within the organization
  • Integrate FireEye HX with other security tools and systems, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms
  • Set up and manage automated scanning tools to regularly scan applications for known vulnerabilities
  • Conduct dynamic analysis (DAST) to identify vulnerabilities in a running application


Job Requisition #39227

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A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $50.00 - $55.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

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