Job Description
An employer is looking for a Linux Engineer to sit hybrid at the Pentagon. This team of ~11 supports and maintains IDS/IPS equipment, flow analyzers, and Linux/RHEL servers that drive mission-critical cybersecurity operations, including data pipelines and backup processing. The environment is heavily Linux-focused, requiring hands-on experience with configuring, installing, patching, hardening, and STIGing systems, as well as managing backups and supporting infrastructure tied to future initiatives. This role will also support and maintain broader cybersecurity tools (IDS, IPS, NetFlow, SIEM, Snort, virtualization), partner with government and internal teams to manage policies and signatures, troubleshoot high-priority incidents, and help refine SOPs, TTPs, and system documentation. The ideal candidate brings a strong Linux administration background (preferably RHEL) along with exposure to or understanding of a SOC environment, as the team’s biggest need is strengthening its overall Linux expertise while continuing to evolve its security infrastructure.
Compensation:
$70/hr to $80/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Required Skills & Experience
Active TSSCI
Active IAT-II (Sec +….) and ability to obtain CSSP-IS (CEH/CySA) within 3 months
Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of professional experience; additional military service and/or relevant work experience may be considered lieu of a degree
Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration, preferably RHEL
Experience with Linux command line, including system configuration, installation, and troubleshooting
Experience with patching, STIGing, and backups in a Linux environment
Background supporting or engineering within a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment
Experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting cybersecurity infrastructure/tools, especially IDS/IPS
Solid understanding of network traffic, ports, protocols, and communications
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or Intelligence Driven Defense
Prior hands-on experience as a SOC Analyst
Experience with both Windows and Linux environments
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.