Peraton is seeking to hire a Jr Linux Security Compliance Engineer for its' PDSS program to perform security compliance duties for Linux systems, ensuring the secure, compliant, and reliable operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and associated applications.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with RHEL administration and hardening using DISA STIGs and DoD best practices.
- Working knowledge of DoD compliance standards, RMF processes, and security procedures.
- 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.
- Hands-on experience with Tenable/ACAS, OpenSCAP, and Nessus for vulnerability scanning and compliance verification.
Responsibilities
- Perform security compliance duties for Linux systems, ensuring the secure, compliant, and reliable operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and associated applications.
- 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.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience; 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Eligibility to work onsite at Robins AFB and obtain a DoD CAC.
- Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher DoD 8570 certification)
