Cloud Security Engineer – RHEL

Responsibilities

Peraton is searching for a Cloud Security Engineer to development, modernization, and migration in support

of a government multi-cloud environment with 50+ customer tenants and growing. Aside from

technical qualifications, application should have effective communication skills, both written and

verbal.

 

The ideal candidate must have security engineering experience and extensive cloud knowledge and

experience with integration, system analysis or programming experience, including developing cloud

systems requirements and design specification. A passion for performance, strong desire for quality

conformance, and attention to detail are prerequisites for this position.

 

The Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure

RHEL images. They will collaborate closely with our customers, internal teams, and ISSOs/ISSMs to

ensure that security best practices are integrated into the build and maintenance processes.

 

LOCATION: Remote (but must reside and perform all work within the United States)

 

WORK HOURS: This position requires working online from 8:00 AM Eastern to 5:00 PM Eastern

 

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

 

· Image building and maintenance:

o Develop, configure, and maintain RHEL images to meet customer requirements

o Ensure images are optimized for performance, security, and compliance

o Automate build and deployment processes using tools such as Ansible, terraform, and

Jenkins

· Security and Compliance:

o Implement and enforce security policies and practices in line with standards and regulatory

requirements

o Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans on RHEL Images

o Apply STIGs to ensure compliance with security protocols

o Perform regular audits to assess security posture and compliance

o Use Nessus to conduct vulnerability scans and address identified issues

o Collaborate with security team to monitor and respond to security incidents

· Collaboration and Support:

o Work with customer to understand their requirements and provide expert guidance on

secure image configuration

o Provide technical support and troubleshooting for issues related to RHEL images

o Document processes, configurations, and best practices for customers

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

 

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or IT

related field of study and 8 years of experience; or 12 years experience with a HS Diploma

· 8+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on RHEL

· Expertise in building and maintaining RHEL images

· 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools such

as terraform and Ansible

· Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

· In-depth understanding of security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security · Expertise with STIGs and their application in securing systems · Proficiency in using Nessus for vulnerability scanning and remediation · Experience conducting security audits and addressing compliance issues

Security Level Required

· Public Trust- Ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust Security Clearance (called “Entry on Duty”)

· US Citizenship required – personnel with Permanent Resident (Green Cards) or Work Visas are not

eligible for this position

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.