Peraton · 1 month ago
Jr Linux Security Compliance Engineer with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) - Active Secret
US-GA-Robins AFB
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Junior Linux Security Compliance Engineer to perform security compliance duties for Linux systems, ensuring secure and reliable operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems and associated applications.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply and maintain DISA STIGs and DoD security baselines on RHEL systems
Perform daily system checks, monitoring, and log reviews to support availability, integrity, and compliance
Respond to incidents, alerts, and vulnerability findings; document and resolve issues per established processes
Execute patch deployments, configuration changes, and system updates in line with change management guidelines
Conduct and support DoD security scans (e.g., ACAS, SCAP, Nessus) and assist with compliance reporting
Maintain security documentation, including CKLs, POA&Ms, and operational procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance mission availability and compliance
Support secure deployments of new server or application infrastructure
Participate in disaster recovery planning and exercises under team guidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience; 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated working proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Linux OS and application-level issues
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware), including patching and server builds
Practical experience applying DISA STIGs and DoD security checklists for system hardening
Experience supporting IAVM/IAVA/IAVB remediation within required timelines
Familiarity with RHEL user account management and least-privilege implementation
Hands-on experience with Tenable/ACAS, OpenSCAP, and Nessus for vulnerability scanning and compliance verification
Experience assisting with POA&Ms for non-compliant findings
Documentation skills with exposure to preparing security evidence packages for RMF/ATO
Familiarity with compliance reporting tools (SCAP, STIG Viewer, Nessus/ACAS)
Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher DoD 8570 certification)
U.S. citizenship required
Active DoD Secret clearance
Eligibility to work onsite at Robins AFB and obtain a DoD CAC
Preferred
Exposure to kernel hardening, filesystem security, and cryptographic standards (FIPS 140-2)
Experience assisting with the hardening of Apache, Tomcat, or JBOSS in DoD environments
Experience with certificate management (OpenSSL), SSHD hardening, and secure communications
Familiarity with secure log forwarding using rsyslog and Splunk
Experience managing YUM/DNF, Satellite, and Red Hat subscriptions
Exposure to VMware vCenter/ESXi patching and snapshots
Knowledge of Java application compliance and middleware security
Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
Exposure to Ansible Automation Platform for compliance and configuration tasks
Familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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2025-09-25
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