Cyber Security Engineer - SIEM and Linux Focus

Linux And Elastic Security Siem Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux and Elastic Security SIEM Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux systems and a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. The ideal candidate will have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Elastic Security SIEM, and other relevant technologies. Solid understanding of network security industry standards and frameworks, implement the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Design, configure and manage Elastic Security SIEM, including searching for and filtering logs to troubleshoot and isolate issues
• Ensure security hardening of Linux systems and SIEM
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Linux and SIEM administration
• Troubleshoot issues independently and as part of a team
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple engineering tasks

This position is located in Norfolk, VA. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Norfolk or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field and at least 6 years of related experience (Additional experience may be substituted for the degree). DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant such as CompTIA Security+ certification. Experience with the engineering, administration, and security hardening experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Experience with Elastic Security, including ability to search for and filter logs to troubleshoot and isolate issues. Good understanding of how diverse host and network firewalls function. Excellent written and verbal communications, including experience with authoring and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ability to troubleshoot independently and as a team. Ability to adapt, manage, and prioritize engineering tasks.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field. Elastic Security SIEM certification. GIAC certifications, ISC2 CISSP, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux certifications. 10 years of relevant experience. Experience with HPE Primera Storage administration and security hardening. Brocade configuration and security hardening experience. Red Hat Satellite configuration and maintenance experience. Experience with Ansible to automate repetitive tasks. Understanding of how Git repositories function. Familiarity with hypervisors, including Vmware and Proxmox.

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $105254 - $178931. Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security :

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.