Linux Security Engineer

Job Description

Role : Linux Security Engineer

Location- Columbia, SC (Day 1 Onsite)

Position 1

Required Skills :

• Working administrative knowledge using IT security technology such as Snort, SourceFire, and Firepower
• Orchestrate deployments of custom RockyLinux / CentOS / Redhat / Oracle 8 / 7 Operation System
• Apply recommended OS Patches, Kernel upgrades to keep server operating systems up to date
• Administration of Snort Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Sensors; Perform analysis, design, and development of signature for the IDS sensors;

Ability to tune, configure and implement detection logic in open-source Snort Sensors

• Automate repeatable tasks with the help of scripting (Python / Ansible preferred)
• Update security tools on Linux systems; Configure and deploy new open-source and commercial security tools on Linux systems;

Troubleshoot of Linux Servers and applications beyond the basics

• Develop strategies to improve operational workflow
• Have basic knowledge of routers, switches, network VLANs and VPN configuration
• Asses existing network sensing topology and identify key system flaws
• Provide recommendations to overall system deployment and design
• Perform administrative and engineering work on Security Operation Center tools such as log collectors and EDRs
• Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
• Ability to lift physical appliances, rack and stack servers in Datacenter

Preferred Skills :

• Centralized Log Management experience
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®)
• CompTIA Security+

Responsibilities :

• Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies
• Occasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customers
• Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
• Analyze security requirements for the management and administration of sensing technology
• Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems
• Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions that meet security requirements (relating to IDS / IPS solutions)
• Deploy new sensors for monitoring network traffic flow
• Evaluate that all information systems are functional and secure
• Install, configure, support, and implement tools & services
• Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security market
• Deploy and configure FireEye HX EDR agents across various endpoints within the organization
• Integrate FireEye HX with other security tools and systems, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms
• Set up and manage automated scanning tools to regularly scan applications for known vulnerabilities
• Conduct dynamic analysis (DAST) to identify vulnerabilities in a running application

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.