What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Security Engineer position at Octigo Solutions Inc?
Job Details
Job Title: Linux Security Engineer
Duration (in words): 12 Months
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Job DescriptionJob Title: Linux Security Engineer
Location: ***Must be available to be onsite in Columbia, SC, Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5PM as well as after hours Monday Friday; At a minimum, must be available to come onsite two days a week***Candidates must be local to Columbia, SC or be able to relocate by day 1.
Please ensure you list their location and if able to relocate on the submission.Term: 1 year contract extension (Client reserves right to hire after 6 months)
Requirements:
Working administrative knowledge using IT security technology such as Snort, SourceFire, and Firepower
Orchestrate deployments of custom RockyLinux/CentOS/Redhat/Oracle 8/7 Operation System
Apply recommended OS Patches, Kernel upgrades to keep server operating systems up to date
Administration of Snort Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Sensors; Perform analysis, design, and development of signature for the IDS sensors; Ability to tune, configure and implement detection logic in open source Snort Sensors
Automate repeatable tasks with the help of scripting (Python/Ansible preferred)
Update security tools on Linux systems; Configure and deploy new open-source and commercial security tools on Linux systems; Troubleshoot of Linux Servers and applications beyond the basics
Develop strategies to improve operational workflow
Have basic knowledge of routers, switches, network VLANs and VPN configuration
Asses existing network sensing topology and identify key system flaws
Provide recommendations to overall system deployment and design
Perform administrative and engineering work on Security Operation Center tools such as log collectors and EDRs
Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
Ability to lift physical appliances, rack and stack servers in DatacenterPreferred Skills
Centralized Log Management experience
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
CompTIA Security
