Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate

Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate

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

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts