Full-Time IT Infrastructure Linux Vulnerability & Security Admin

This position handles patch and vulnerability management for Linux/UNIX servers, ensuring that they meet all security and compliance standards and policies. Additionally, this position will help set and drive security standards for our Linux/UNIX server environment. Requirements include in-depth Linux administration knowledge and is a 7x24x365 operation and support role and occasionally work outside of regular hours is required.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Red Hat Linux server patch and vulnerability management processes and tools to ensure the security and stability of the systems.
• Ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements while meeting business needs
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure prompt and effective patching schedule of Linux/Unix servers
• Monitoring and reporting on patching and vulnerability management metrics
• Provide second level technical expertise to team members, customers, and other areas both within and outside of IT.
• Use asset management tools to ensure Unix/Linux inventory is accurate for patching purposes
• Diagnose and resolve problems arising from applying patches or mitigating vulnerabilities to meet service level expectations
• Participate in departmental initiatives
• Help define guidelines, procedures, and best practices for improving the security of the Linux enterprise server environment
• Communicate progress, problems, and best practices to management, team leads, and teammates

• BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS is preferred or equivalent work experience
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Red Hat Linux server hardware platforms and related components (CPU, clusters, storage area networks, disk and tape arrays.)
• Excellent knowledge of security policies and how cyber security affects the technology industry
• Knowledge and experience of Red Hat Linux server operating systems and associated software such as Red Hat Satellite, Red Hat Ansible
• Knowledge of scripting for automation
• Experience with patching Red Hat Linux servers using Red Hat Ansible
• Intermediate knowledge of Active Directory, VAS, NFS, SAMBA, DNS, DHCP is a plus
• Ability to support the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Linux Operating Systems on virtual and physical platforms

A bachelor's degree in computer science or management information systems is highly desired. However, an associate degree with two (2) years of relevant technical experience, or four (4) years of relevant technical experience without a degree, may be considered as an acceptable alternative. A minimum of five (5) to eight (10) years of service (depending on job level), supplying technical and organizational support for in-scope technologies.

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