Cyber Systems Engineer
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Job Summary
Razor is seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Engineer to support the administration security automation and continuous monitoring of Linux-based systems within an AWS cloud environment. This position combines hands-on systems engineering with cybersecurity responsibilities including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration scripting and automation vulnerability remediation patch management system hardening security monitoring and cloud infrastructure optimization.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with RHEL AWS Bash scripting Tenable/Nessus DISA STIGs and security-focused systems administration and will be comfortable troubleshooting complex technical issues implementing security controls automating operational processes and supporting secure federal environments.
- Active transferable TS/SCI clearance required
This is a Hybrid/Remote position located in Ft Belvoir VA.
Key Responsibilities
Administer configure maintain and secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems within AWS environments
Perform privileged Linux system administration troubleshooting patching configuration and ongoing maintenance
Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration monitoring security and remediation activities
Implement and configure cybersecurity tools across AWS infrastructure to maintain secure and compliant cloud environments
Conduct vulnerability assessments using Tenable/Nessus and analyze findings against DISA STIGs and applicable federal security baselines
Investigate and remediate vulnerabilities through patching configuration changes system hardening and other corrective actions
Test patches configuration changes and software releases prior to deployment to minimize operational risk
Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards searches queries and alerts to support continuous monitoring
Monitor system and security events to identify vulnerabilities configuration issues performance concerns and operational risks
Evaluate AWS environments and recommend improvements to security performance reliability resilience and cost efficiency
Troubleshoot Linux AWS infrastructure cybersecurity tooling and system integration issues and perform root-cause analysis
Implement and validate system-hardening requirements and applicable security controls
Support security audits assessments compliance reviews and security-control validation activities
Collaborate with systems engineers cybersecurity teams cloud engineers developers and Government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and implement new capabilities
Research emerging technologies security threats vulnerabilities and alternative technical solutions
Develop and maintain technical documentation covering system configurations security requirements remediation activities operational procedures and recommended improvements
Hands-on experience administering and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
Experience working within AWS cloud environments
Strong Linux command-line administration and system troubleshooting experience
Hands-on Bash scripting experience for automation and systems administration
Experience with Linux patch management system hardening and vulnerability remediation
Experience using vulnerability scanning and management tools such as Tenable or Nessus
Knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and security configuration baselines
Experience implementing or supporting security controls within Linux or cloud environments
Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and performing structured root-cause analysis
Ability to review technical and security findings determine appropriate remediation actions implement changes and verify successful resolution
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with infrastructure cybersecurity development and Government/customer teams
Experience with Splunk including SPL queries dashboard development alerting and infrastructure/security monitoring
Experience automating cybersecurity or infrastructure operations
Experience supporting Linux systems within federal or Department of Defense environments
Knowledge of AWS security services IAM networking logging and monitoring
Experience testing infrastructure changes patches or application deployments
Familiarity with Docker or other containerized application technologies
Experience with VMware Proxmox or other virtualization technologies
Familiarity with CI/CD DevSecOps or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts
Experience supporting system security assessments audits or compliance activities
Security Linux RHCSA/RHCE AWS or similar technical certification
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Linux AWS Bash Tenable/Nessus DISA STIGs Splunk Vulnerability Management Patch Management System Hardening Cloud Security Automation Continuous Monitoring
Razor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off holidays a 401(k) plan professional development opportunities and other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
Required Experience:
IC