Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Usa, VA

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About The Position

The Cyber Security Engineer will support the United States Army by assessing cyber posture and vulnerabilities and developing security strategies and infrastructure controls for tactical and deployed systems. The role primarily uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux and involves work across classified and unclassified environments and multiple Army Program Executive Offices. The engineer collaborates with systems engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts to understand client goals and operational needs, and contributes to planning the acquisition, installation, and configuration of Army systems that maintain an Authority to Operate through the Risk Management Framework process.

The position focuses on secure, reliable systems that meet mission requirements. The engineer will troubleshoot complex customer challenges, research and develop security solutions, and use tools and scripting to automate work and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include maintaining RHEL systems in physical, virtual, and cloud environments, applying hardening guidance and system updates, assessing vulnerabilities, and documenting system configurations and changes. A Secret clearance is required. The posting gives an annualized projected compensation range of $69,400 to $158,000.

Requirements

• Experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Administrator.
• Experience with RHEL 8 and 9.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hypervisor, and KVM.
• Experience with shell scripting and automation, such as Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of changes in RHEL 10.
• Knowledge of system hardening, security best practices, and networking concepts including IPv4, SSH, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of monitoring and cybersecurity tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner.
• Secret clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in science.
• Red Hat Engineer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Apply system updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain cyber posture.
• Write and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct monthly Nessus vulnerability scans and submit reports of findings.
• Apply Secure Technical Implementation Guides to RHEL and Windows systems and document configuration changes.
• Manage system licensing and register systems on the Red Hat customer portal.
• Install and configure Linux-based applications and software, including NGINX, MediaMTX, and Redis DB.
• Assess cyber posture and vulnerabilities and recommend security solutions and strategies.
• Troubleshoot and analyze complex customer challenges using network and cybersecurity practices, tools, and scripting.
• Support planning for acquisition, installation, and configuration of Army systems that maintain an Authority to Operate through the Risk Management Framework process.
• Research and develop security solutions, including infrastructure controls and measures to harden systems.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED