TSSCI Linux Engineer

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Linux Engineer to sit hybrid at the Pentagon. This team of ~11 supports and maintains IDS/IPS equipment, flow analyzers, and Linux/RHEL servers that drive mission‑critical cybersecurity operations, including data pipelines and backup processing. The environment is heavily Linux‑focused, requiring hands‑on experience with configuring, installing, patching, hardening, and STIGing systems, as well as managing backups and supporting infrastructure tied to future initiatives.

This role will also support and maintain broader cybersecurity tools (IDS, IPS, Net Flow, SIEM, Snort, virtualization), partner with government and internal teams to manage policies and signatures, troubleshoot high‑priority incidents, and help refine SOPs, TTPs, and system documentation. The ideal candidate brings a strong Linux administration background (preferably RHEL) along with exposure to or understanding of a SOC environment, as the team’s biggest need is strengthening its overall Linux expertise while continuing to evolve its security infrastructure.

$70/hr to $80/hr exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• Active TSSCI
• Active IAT-II (Sec +…) and ability to obtain CSSP-IS (CEH/CySA) within 3 months
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of professional experience; additional military service and/or relevant work experience may be considered lieu of a degree
• Strong hands‑on experience with Linux administration, preferably RHEL
• Experience with Linux command line, including system configuration, installation, and troubleshooting
• Experience with patching, STIGing, and backups in a Linux environment
• Background supporting or engineering within a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment
• Experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting cybersecurity infrastructure/tools, especially IDS/IPS
• Solid understanding of network traffic, ports, protocols, and communications Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or Intelligence Driven Defense
• Prior hands‑on experience as a SOC Analyst
• Experience with both Windows and Linux environments