Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, test, integrate and document information security in large modern TCP/IP Linux network systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory ( ATL) with ARL:UT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree.
Demonstrated knowledge designing, configuring, troubleshooting, testing, validating, auditing and documenting information security mechanisms for modern TCP/IP Linux computer network systems.
Knowledge and experience with information security principles, policies, compliance and documentation while maintaining high performance.
Experience with Linux and network security fundamentals.
Experience with security monitoring, profiling, auditing and documenting performance across the full network stack.
US Citizen.
Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with focus on information security as applied to Linux network computer systems.
Two or more years of professional experience as a Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist.
Knowledge and experience with security and hardening Linux systems.
Linux, network, or information security certification
Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
3.0 minimum GPA requirement .

Responsibilities

Design and develop the information security of modern TCP/IP Linux network systems including security settings, audit mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and infrastructure mechanisms.
Design and develop information security automation of modern computer Linux network systems including security settings, audit mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and infrastructure mechanisms.
Test, troubleshoot, integrate, audit and profile information security mechanisms of Linux computer network systems to meet system requirements.
Document and configuration manage information security mechanisms of modern Linux computer network equipment.
Interact with security and technical personnel in support of information security implementation of modern Linux computer network systems.
Other related functions as assigned.