CipherStaff

Linux System Engineer

CipherStaff  •  $122k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Direct hire. This is not a temp to perm or temp opening. Seeking Systems Security Engineer with Linux experience. Must be US Citizen with current Secret clearance. Location is remote with occasional office visit in Washington, DC. Salaried job with full benefits up to $122,000 but will depend on experience. Knowledge of various Cyber Security tools and mix OS experience(Linux, Unix, Windows) highly desired, but Linux and/or Unix is required.

System Engineering professional to join our Cyber Security team. The scope of work includes troubleshooting systems, implementing cybersecurity tools, and perform system/application analysis.

As part of the Security Assurance and Compliance team, perform technical cybersecurity analysis on IT systems to retain and enhance cybersecurity posture in alignment with Departmental goals, mandates and procedures.

Technical Duties and Functional Responsibilities:

  • Perform system and application analysis of IT assets; arrive at root cause of cybersecurity issues, propose fixes in alignment with business requirements
  • Prototype installation or upgrade of cybersecurity tools (e.g. Tanium, FireEye, Symantec Antivirus)
  • Troubleshoot issues with cybersecurity tools
  • Troubleshoot systems engineering problems that cross multiple areas of expertise (OS, Application, Storage, Network, etc.)
  • Document and describe all work performed
  • Communicate regularly with management

Job Requirements, Skills, and Certs:

  • Must be U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance
  • 1+ years’ experience in IT Linux/Unix support
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Systems or experience.


Additional Information about Position and Company:

  • Salary: up to $122,000 depending on experience
  • Job location: Remote, occasional travel to downtown Washington, DC possible.
  • Company benefits:
    • Medical/dental/vision insurance
    • 3 weeks PTO
    • 10 paid Federal Holidays
    • 401(k) plan with matching funds
    • Long- and short-term Disability coverage
    • Company sponsored Life Insurance coverage
    • Hiring Referral Bonus
    • Reimbursement for approved technical training/exams
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About CipherStaff

CipherStaff is a national staffing agency based in the DC metro area. Our main goal is to help successful and growing firms find and hire exceptional talent at a fraction of the cost of larger staffing firms. Direct Placement fee's starting at 6% and lower.

With our unique ability to engage the most senior recruiters throughout the country, we have been able to expand our resources and freelance workforce to help us fill positions at a rapid pace without sacrificing quality.

For job applicants, we only work with the best firms in your area that know how to treat their employee's fairly. Most of our openings are direct hires to our clients, so that means on day one you know you have joined a great firm without the headache of not knowing whether or not your temp to perm job will "perm"​ over.

If you're a freelancer, seasonal worker or SME, we also have great contracting opportunities.

Please visit our website to learn more about www.cipherstaff.com

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Burke, Virginia
Year Founded
1998
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