Linux and Patching Security System Administrator

$104,000 - $166,000/Yr

Peraton - Scott Air Force Base, IL

Full-time

Scott Air Force Base, IL

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About the position

We are seeking a Linux and Patching Security Systems Administrator to support our Air Force Modernization program at either Scott AFB or Hanscom AFB. This role involves the installation, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and administration of vulnerability scanner applications within a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and contributing to security process improvements.

Responsibilities

• 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 accordance with 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a 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.
• Experience with Linux-based (RHEL) operating systems support 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Solid IA background.
• Linux+, LPIC, or RHEL certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $104,000 - $166,000 based on experience and other factors.