Linux Engineer

• Racking and cabling the physical Linux systems
• Designing testing deploying hardening configuring and tuning the Linux architectural components
• Creating Engineering Changes to support the lifecycle including engineering documentation
• Performing vulnerability scans of the system and review on a weekly basis
• Coordinating among stakeholders including Security Engineers Network Administrators System Administrators Information Assurance Managers (IAMs) / Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) certification authorities accreditation authorities (and representatives) program managers vendors etc. necessary to properly identify document mitigate and manage risk attributed to the target system network and/or application
• Identifying developing (either directly or in coordination with applicable experts) and incorporating common artifacts found in an RMF accreditation package e.g. system architecture and boundaries hardware and software inventories risk assessment reports POA&Ms data flows and other necessary system network and application documentation
• Using vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g. ACAS/HBSS) necessary to identify and document compliance
• Working with other application engineers being hosted on Linux systems to address security and functional requirements
• Working full-time onsite in a secured lab space where the majority of work must be performed to support this tasking

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• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certification to start
  • Must have one of the following security certifications: Security SCNP SSCP CISSP GSEC
• Five (5) years of experience in relevant technical field to include: Technology Analysis and Assessment Design Definition Development of Systems Specification Systems Analysis Systems Architecture Systems/Equipment Integration Test & Evaluation Criteria and Logistics support of C5ISR requirements
• Proven experience with design testing hardening implementation and sustainment of secure physical and virtual server applications runnning on Linux

• One of the following OS/OE trainings or certifications is desired:
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
  • Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect
• Experience maintaining VMs or containers
• Experience evaluating services and products provided by COTS/GOTS vendors and provide recommendations
• Experience with GIT or other versioning control
• Experience utilizing DISA STIGs to harden and secure Linux systems
• Design testing and validation experience on DoD-deployed systems
• Have a solid understanding of current operating system security design best practices
• Knowledge of the RMF process and supporting deliverables is a plus
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of systems engineering activities and process improvement approaches strongly desired
• Experience with Automation solutions (such as Ansible) highly preferred

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

• Opportunities for travel

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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