Senior Linux Automation SME

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is continuing and expanding its support of the Navy's Computer Network Defense (CND) program under a five-year delivery order. The team provides engineering, analysis, integration, and life-cycle sustainment support for CND systems. The program augments CND capabilities and integrates them into the environments encountered by Navy forces, helping protect the Navy's component of the Global Information Grid and supporting critical infrastructure protection. SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic requires support for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and integration activities for the IT-21 and OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONENET) networks to enhance network and cyber security.

The Senior Linux Automation SME will join the Research and Development team, which includes engineers and subject-matter experts developing solutions for CND systems. The role provides network-security design, installation, support, and system-administration support for Computer Network Defense Systems. It also involves testing and evaluating products, reviewing systems, and designing and developing Information Assurance and network systems. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, and comfortable producing detailed, accurate technical documentation.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government Secret security clearance with Top Secret eligibility. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. SRC offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and an environment that encourages excellence.

Requirements

• Hold a DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II security certification, with one of the following: GSEC, Security+, SCNP, SSCP, or CISSP.
• Hold a Red Hat certification, such as RHCSA, RHCE, or similar.
• Have 10 years of experience in a relevant technical field, including technology analysis and assessment, design definition, systems specification development, systems analysis and architecture, systems or equipment integration, test and evaluation criteria, and logistics support of C5ISR requirements.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Possess a U.S. government Secret security clearance with Top Secret eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience designing and securing Linux systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Extensive experience with automation solutions and scripting, including at least Ansible.
• Experience designing and deploying the backend Ansible Automation Solution and authoring playbooks.
• Experience using DISA STIGs to harden and secure Linux systems.
• Experience designing, deploying, configuring, and securing Red Hat Satellite patch management solutions.
• Experience designing, deploying, configuring, and securing BIND DNS or a similar DNS server using DNSSEC.
• Experience designing, deploying, configuring, and securing Splunk, particularly its backend server infrastructure.
• Design, testing, and validation experience on DoD-deployed systems.
• A solid understanding of current operating-system security design best practices.
• Knowledge of CND ashore systems.
• Knowledge of the RMF process and supporting deliverables.
• Knowledge of systems engineering activities and process-improvement approaches.
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort creating detailed, accurate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide network security design, installation, support, and system administration for Computer Network Defense Systems.
• Perform product testing, product evaluation and reviews, network design, and system development for Information Assurance and network systems.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the Research and Development team.
• Create in-depth, accurate technical documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time, with accrual amounts increasing based on role and years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A work environment that encourages excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed