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Peraton

Linux and Patching Security System Administrator

Peraton, Shiloh, Illinois, United States,


ResponsibilitiesWe are hiring a Linux and Patching Security Systems Administrator for our Air Force Modernization program at either Scott AFB or Hanscom AFB.

What you'll do:

Installation, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and administration of the ACAS/Nessus Vulnerability Scanner applications within a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.

Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems and first party patches.

Troubleshoot Tenable Security Center on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system level with little to no oversight.

Complete PKI certificate installation and maintenance on Linux systems in accordance with DoD standards.

Assist with program patching service engineering and troubleshooting.

Assist with program patching tool package and deployment.

Assist with program patching tool processes and configurations.

Security process continual improvement collaboration, documentation, review, and management.

Review of system vulnerability and STIG reports for compliance management.

Security process tracking, documentation, and periodic recurring report management.

Risk Management Framework required documentation support.

eMASS package support to include Plan of Action and Milestones management.

Other security department and leadership project support.

QualificationsMinimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, in lieu of degree, 12 years of applicable experience will be acceptable.

What you'll need:

Experience Linux-based (RHEL) operating systems support with experience in mid-to-large enterprise data center environments, familiarity with network patching/update management.

Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, vSphere, ESXi).

Experience with DoD STIGS, IA Tools (Host Based Security System), and Risk Management Framework.

Experience with security process management and documentation.

Experience with task coordination and management.

Desired experience:

Solid IA background.

Linux+, LPIC, or RHEL certifications.

Required qualifications:

Currently possess DOD 8570, IAT Level II Security+ certification or equivalent.

Currently possess a DoD SECRET security clearance or higher.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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