Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Belvoir, VA

7d•$69,400 - $158,000•Remote

About The Position

This role offers an opportunity to advance experience in cyber security, networking, and systems engineering supporting the United States Army. As a systems security and network security engineer, the individual will identify the cyber posture needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. The role involves developing and implementing security solutions to allow armed forces to administer modern technologies on tactical and deployed systems safely, securely, and hardened, while maintaining efficiency for mission success. The engineer will troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges using knowledge of network and cyber security best practices, tools, and scripting techniques to automate tasks and improve efficiencies. Research and development of security solutions will be driven by curiosity for technology and market trends. Primarily using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), the engineer will help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. Collaboration with multiple Program Executive Offices (PEO) within the Army is expected to design and maintain a reliable cyber posture across systems deployed in classified and unclassified environments. The role involves working with systems engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts to understand client goals and needs, and sharing expertise during the planning of acquisition, installation, and configuration of Army systems that must maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) via the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. The position will closely impact mission areas by assessing objectives and providing cyber security solutions that align with mission parameters. The team focuses on growth through mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills to create the best solutions for customers.

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 and security best practices, and networking concepts including IPv4, SSH, and Firewalls
Knowledge of monitoring and cyber security tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner
Knowledge of containerization such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
Secret clearance
HS 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 (RHEL) 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 Nessus Scans for vulnerability assessments monthly and submit reports of findings.
Apply Secure Technical Implementation Guides to RHEL and Windows systems and document all configuration changes.
Manage system licensing and registering system on Red Hat customer portal.
Install and configure Linux based applications and software such as NGINX, MediaMTX, and Redis DB.