Linux and Patching Security System Administrator

We 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 according to 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

Minimum 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

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