Operate, maintain, administer, and harden on-premises infrastructure technology to include modern hypervisors and virtual hosts (Nutanix, VMWare, ESXi, etc.)
Maintain, administer, and harden end point operating systems (Windows 10/11, RHEL, Ubuntu) and server operating systems
Configure and maintain security-related tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM solutions, and endpoint security solutions
Plan, configure, and maintain backup solutions for IT infrastructure
Monitor for and analyze security events and incidents and respond promptly and effectively to security threats and breaches
Maintain documentation and records related to security audits and inspections, and address findings with recommendations and appropriate corrective actions
Support lab activities by working side by side with Engineering staff to plan, configure, and test secure configuration of IT/OT systems within manufacturing and testing equipment in order to integrate them into IT infrastructure
Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and issues, and provide regular reports on system status and performance
Participate in risk assessments and gap analysis to identify areas for improvement in the organization's security posture
Assist the security team on mission essential tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Systems, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen
US Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT systems engineering, with a focus on systems security and security hardening, preferably working within a classified systems environment
Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date
Experience administering Linux operating systems
Experience working within security regulations and compliance frameworks, such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171
Familiarity with security-related technologies such as vulnerability management, SIEM solutions, and endpoint security solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical engineering staff.
All new employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

hypervisorsvirtual hostsNutanixVMWareESXiWindows 10Windows 11RHELUbuntusecurity hardening

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeUS Government Secret ClearanceDoDD 8140 Certification8570 CertificationCompTIA Security+ CE