Security Engineer with Linux

South Carolina, Columbia, 29201

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Security Engineer with strong LinuxLocation: Columbia, SC

Duration: Contract to Hire Description:

Administration of Snort Sensors
Ability to tune, configure and implement detection logic in open source Snort Sensors
Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies
Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures
Performs analysis, design, and development of signature for the IDS sensors
Analyzes security requirements for the management and administration of sensing technology
Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements (relating to sensing solutions)
Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems
Evaluate that all information systems are functional and secure
Occasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customers
Deploy new sensors for monitoring network traffic flow
Installation, configuration, support and security implementation of tools & services related to SSH

Responsibilities:

Have some working administrative knowledge using IT security technology such as Snort, SourceFire, and Firepower
Orchestrating deployments of custom CentOS 7 servers
Apply recommended OS Patches, Kernel upgrades to keep server operating systems up to date
Automation of repeatable tasks with the help of scripting (Python/Ansible preferred)
Troubleshooting of Linux Servers and applications beyond the basics
Developing strategies to improve operational workflow
Updating security tools on Linux systems
Basic knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL and PSQL
Asses existing network sensing topology and identify key system flaws
Configuring and deploying new open-source and commercial security tools on Linux systems
Performed DAST analysis using Application Scan security vulnerability tool to identify OWASP issues
Provide recommendations to overall system deployment and design
Perform administrative and engineering work on Security Operation Center tools such as Remedy, Service manager, Symantec Antivirus, etc
Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security market
Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
Strong problem solving skills with focus on strategy

Required Skills:

Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of RHEL based systems
Strong troubleshooting skills of Linux/UNIX operating systems
Previous working experience as a Linux System Administrator for 6+ years
Understanding of essential network services such as DNS, SMTP, NTP, and SNMP
Experience with databases such as SQL, Postgres, MySQL,
Experience maintaining compliance of RHEL based systems using STIGS or CIS
Day to day support operations maintaining security patches on all RHEL based systems
Scripting and automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, etc.
Experience with Containers, RedHat platforms
Understanding of Linux based Networking
Knowledge of syslog collection
Knowledge of SIEM (QRadar, Splunk, etc.) infrastructure and appliances
Time and project management skills, with the capability to prioritize and multitask as needed
Solid team player with leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

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