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Peraton · 7 hours ago

Cloud Security Engineer - RHEL

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $166K/yr

8+ years exp

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U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Develop, configure, and maintain RHEL images to meet customer requirements

Ensure images are optimized for performance, security, and compliance

Automate build and deployment processes using tools such as Ansible, terraform, and Jenkins

Implement and enforce security policies and practices in line with standards and regulatory requirements

Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans on RHEL Images

Apply STIGs to ensure compliance with security protocols

Perform regular audits to assess security posture and compliance

Use Nessus to conduct vulnerability scans and address identified issues

Collaborate with security team to monitor and respond to security incidents

Work with customer to understand their requirements and provide expert guidance on secure image configuration

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for issues related to RHEL images

Document processes, configurations, and best practices for customers

Qualification

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Security EngineeringRHELCloud PlatformsVulnerability ScanningInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD PipelinesSTIGsAnsibleTerraformJenkinsGitLabIdentity ManagementEncryptionNetwork SecuritySecurity Audits

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or IT related field of study and 8 years of experience; or 12 years experience with a HS Diploma

8+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on RHEL

Expertise in building and maintaining RHEL images

5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools such as terraform and Ansible

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

In-depth understanding of security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security

Expertise with STIGs and their application in securing systems

Proficiency in using Nessus for vulnerability scanning and remediation

Experience conducting security audits and addressing compliance issues

Public Trust- Ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust Security Clearance (called 'Entry on Duty')

US Citizenship required - personnel with Permanent Resident (Green Cards) or Work Visas are not eligible for this position