Sr. Systems Engineer

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

COMPETITIVE SALARY COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

Relocation May Be Considered

AUSGAR Technologies Inc. an EOE Disabled/Veterans employer is an established Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance Cyber Security and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts an inviting culture and above-standard benefits opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Sr. Systems EngineerSan Diego California

AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting NEW opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members working in the Point Loma area of San Diego California.

• Provide administrative design and implementation services for a network of Linux servers desktops and laptop devices.
• Serve as a system engineer and administrator for four-dozen Linux servers desktops and laptops including support for advanced scientific users of those systems.
• Perform Linux system administration troubleshooting and engineering of hardware and software environments including operating systems and after-market applications.
• Maintain Information Assurance (IA) compliance status for Linux hosts and applications.
• Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance issues with various Linux-based servers desktops and laptops.
• Remediate vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Independently design test implement document and maintain security solutions for Linux systems.
• Install and manage RedHat and openSUSE Linux systems.
• Manage Linux system services including LUKS encrypted filesystems cron scheduling SELinux firewalld host-based firewalls Kerberos Subversion and LDAP databases.
• Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (CAC smartcard) solutions for Linux systems.
• Provision monitor and troubleshoot Linux RAID storage systems.
• Provision monitor and troubleshoot TCP/IP networks including host-based firewalls switches routers and cabling.
• Administer secure and STIG database servers including PostgreSQL and MariaDB.
• Administer secure and STIG Apache and Nginx web servers.
• Support secure and administer open-source applications running on Linux as well as Gitlab and OpenProject including end-user support for these applications.
• Integrate LDAP and Kerberos authentication with Linux systems and applications.
• Conduct RMF security assessments using ACAS (Tenable) and STIGs.
• Utilize manual and automated methods for completing STIG checks for Linux network devices and applications.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
• Minimum Security CE AND Linux CE or RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) certs (must be obtained within 90 days with the goal of achieving DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) certification if not already so certificated.
• Bachelor of Science degree with focus in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field from an accredited college/university and five plus years of applicable experience.
• Able to design new networks/systems and recommending purchases of hardware and software to meet on-going requirements.
• Experience writing scripts with Bash or other scripting languages.
• Experience with TCP/IP Ports Protocols and Services.
• Shell programming required.
• Familiar with information assurance processes and procedures including STIGs ACAS scanning DADMS registration vulnerability remediation and the RMF ATO process.
• Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve high-level complex technical problems.
• Willingness to work off-hours and weekends as needed.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with cryptography PKI ssh Smartcards etc.
• Electronic technician training - Useful for hardware support and maintenance.
• Basic computer science training Boolean algebra number theory etc.
• Programming language familiarity.
• UNIX/Linux generalized training - UNIX/Linux methods/processes are different from Windows that training should be specific.
• Generalized network training - Should be familiar with TCP/IP networking IPv4/6 addressing routers switches firewalls etc.
• Government procurement familiarity - DAIWA certification.
• Training in computer security fundamentals intrusion detection/prevention and forensic analysis.

Salary Range: $140K-160K

An essential qualification for this position is having a security clearance issued by the Federal Government which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGARs salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors which include experience skills education certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access careers page as a result of your disability.