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Join our team in Reston, VA, as a Linux Security Test Engineer and contribute to evaluating software and systems developed for the Department of Defense. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive critical security assessments in a dynamic environment.

As a Linux Security Test Engineer, you will collaborate with engineers and developers to assess Linux systems within virtual or containerized environments. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing security test plans, executing test cases, and documenting results to enhance the security posture of software and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop security test plans with test cases based on Remedy and Jira change requests.
• Execute automated and manual processes to assess software performance against vulnerabilities.
• Document and interpret test results, communicating security risks to development and engineering teams.
• Automate continuous security and performance testing using programming and scripting languages like Java, Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Monitor the health of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other testing tools.
• Support administration of test networks and systems using VMware and Linux operating systems.
• Stay compliant with DoD 8570.01 IAT II certification and obtain additional computing certifications in Linux.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI
• Experience with multiple system environments, preparation of test plans and reports.  
• Experience with programming and scripting languages, such as Java, Python, PowerShell, or Bash, to develop automated processes and troubleshoot fix actions. 
• Knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques 
• Ability to support administration of the test networks and systems that use VMware and Linux operating systems within a virtual containerized environment. 
• DoD 8570.01 IAT II compliant Certification active within one year of expiration 
• Position of or the ability to obtain an additional computing certification in Linux 

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of containerized environments, the CI/CD pipeline, and related technologies, such as Kubernetes, Docker, or Enterprise Cloud native solutions 
• Experience with DoD vulnerability management tools ACAS, including Tenable’s Security Center/Tenable.sc, Nessus Network Monitor/Passive Vulnerability Scanner, Nessus Manager and Agent, and Nessus Scanners 
• Experience with technical writing on POA&M’s, Risk Acceptance, and IA Controls 
• Experience with DoD STIG’s and network compliance analysis. 
• Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures, including DoD Risk Management Framework, ICD-503, NIST 800-53, and ISO-9001 
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies, balance multiple concurrent activities, and efficiently manage time. 

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.  EEO is the Law