Linux Engineer, Senior

Senior Linux EngineerSenior Linux Engineer applies current technologies to the design, development, evaluation and integration of computer information systems and networks to maintain system security. Works with commercial computer product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure COTS applications, operating systems, networks and database products and technology. Provides security engineering and integration services to internal customers. Involved in a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, network security, information security and privacy.Shift work required Security Clearance Requirements:This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. Candidates must be able to receive DHS suitability prior to starting employment.Required Education & Years of Experience Bachelor''s degree in related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. An additional 8 years of professional experience may be substituted for a bachelors degreeRequired Skills Knowledge of Red Hat version 6 or 7 (rhel6/rhel7) with the ability to engineer, install, administer, and maintain.Highly skilled in Linux-related scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.).Experience analyzing and evaluating the security of new and existing IT systems and the procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.Kernel infrastructure understanding in a Linux environment.Experience analyzing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information technology and security controls that are in place.Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks, and services.Experience evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.Desired SkillsExperience with Apache web server configuration and management Management, deployment and troubleshooting of Java and Tomcat applications Apache/TomCat/NGINX Satellite Server Nagios Kerberos/LDAP SSL IDM/Free IPA Sourcefire Puppet Desired Certification(s): Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.ID: 2022C-0489 External Company Name: WOOD Consulting Services

Created: 2025-11-15