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Senior Linux Engineer - Active DoD Secret Clearance

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Colorado Springs, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Ansible, ArcSight, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, CentOS, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DoD Secret Clearance, Docker, Documentation, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, K Virtual Machine (KVM), Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, MySQL, On Call, Performance Analysis, PerlScript Scripting Language, PostgreSQL, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), VMWare, Virtualization
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
10 days ago
Overview: We are looking for a Senior Linux Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Must be a Colorado Springs resident.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must have 14+ years of IT experience, including 6+ years of Linux server management.
  • Must hold current Security+ CE and Linux certifications.
Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS) in physical and virtual environments (VMware, RHV, Azure).
  • Apply security hardening based on DISA STIGs, NIST, and DoD policies.
  • Perform patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations.
  • Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and diagrams.
  • Configure and maintain cybersecurity tools such as ArcSight, Elastic, ACAS, and Trellix EPP.
  • Troubleshoot technical and integration issues with security tools.
  • Develop scripts and automation using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
  • Collaborate with security analysts on incident investigations.
  • Support security audits and ensure DoD compliance.
  • Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Required Qualifications:
  • 14+ years of IT experience (reduced with advanced degree).
  • 6+ years of Linux server management experience.
  • Experience with system hardening and Linux security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible or Puppet.
  • Experience with VMware, KVM, or RHV virtualization.
  • Willingness to work during after-hours maintenance windows.
  • Current IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE).
  • Current Linux certification (RHCSA, RHCE, or LPIC).
  • Ability to maintain a restricted badge and work on-site 4+ days per week.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ArcSight, Elastic, ACAS, or Trellix EPP.
  • Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Perl scripting.
  • Familiarity with MDA or BMDS programs.

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