Linux Cyber Security Expert

Manifest Solutions

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Linux Cyber Security or related fields.
  • Associate's degree in IT/OT Administration or equivalent education; Bachelor's preferred.
  • Experience with Red Hat Linux systems and Prometheus monitoring tools.
  • Strong understanding of OT security protocols and technologies.
  • CISSP or equivalent security certification strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python to automate tasks.
  • Demonstrated experience in incident response and security project management.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize and maintain Linux-based environments, ensuring effective monitoring and performance.
  • Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and related infrastructure effectively.
  • Install and configure Prometheus for comprehensive system monitoring.
  • Develop alerting rules and dashboards to enhance operational visibility.
  • Lead security incident response efforts to address vulnerabilities and outages.
  • Research and propose new security measures to improve overall system security.
  • Document and communicate security practices and processes for team alignment.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training in security best practices.
  • Experience with advanced security architectures and technologies.
  • Potential for overtime and on-call assignments to enhance earnings.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge security projects in an operational technology context.
Full Job Description
Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Linux Cyber Security Expert for an onsite position in Gahanna, OH or New Albany, OH.
  • Linux Systems and Monitoring Engineer with experience in Red Hat Linux and Prometheus monitoring systems.
  • Support, maintain, and optimize Linux-based environments while implementing effective monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis solutions.
  • Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers and related infrastructure
  • Install, configure, and maintain Prometheus for system and application monitoring
  • Develop and manage alerting rules, dashboards, and reporting for operational visibility
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity trends
  • Troubleshoot Linux OS, services, networking, and monitoring issues
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to support production environments
  • Perform patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance on Linux systems Automate tasks using scripting tools such as Bash, Python, or similar
  • Document procedures, configurations, and operational support processes
  • Support incident response and root cause analysis for outages or performance events
  • Design and implement advanced security architectures for OT systems.
  • Lead security incident response efforts and investigations.
  • Develop and deliver training on OT security best practices.
  • Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details.
  • Plans and implements complex security projects/initiatives/incidents.
  • Translates and presents security topics competently to team members and leaders
  • Establishes recommendations based on options presented.
  • Presents security information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Collaborates on team learning needs and engages in opportunities to increase knowledge in security areas.
  • Gathers first-hand information on security requirements to find the most cost-effective improvements in security posture.
  • Researches and supplies new opportunities to improve security posture; presents new ideas and approaches.
  • Manages time and resources efficiently to accommodate multiple assignments.
  • Formulates most effective work plan and shares with other team members and groups to meet required security objectives.
  • Communicates the role and expectations of Security in meeting Enterprise Security strategies and requirements.
  • Specific tasks include vulnerability management, patch management, active directory administration, anti-virus and endpoint security, firewall ACL management, encryption and certificate management, security logging and alerting, and access/password management.
  • Complete all tasks with consideration for risk and impact to the SCADA/EMS system and the Bulk Electric System.


Education:
  • Minimum of an Associate's degree in an applicable area OR equivalent education and experience of a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of relevant experience in an applicable area or certification in an applicable area.
  • Applicable areas defined as: IT/OT System Administration, IT/OT Application Support, Cyber Security, ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA.
  • Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
  • In addition to any experience included in education requirements above, must have four (4) years of relevant experience in a related role.
  • CISSP or other Security certification preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge of OT protocols and security technologies
  • Over-time, on-call assignments, and occasional travel may be required.

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