Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a cyber warfare engineer, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you'll bring that expertise to a mission-focused team where you'll use your understanding of cyber operations to apply emerging technologies, uncover system and network vulnerabilities, and design tools that support real-world cyber missions.

In this role, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team working to develop a Cross Domain Solution (CDS). You must be comfortable with the design and implementation of cybersecurity policies in Linux such as operating system hardening and application of cryptography which meet client requirements. You will utilize experience configuring SELinux and creating new SELinux policies for developed application.

This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3 years of experience hardening Linux operating systems in accordance with U.S. government standards such as STIGs or FIPS

• Experience with shell scripting

• Experience with risk management framework (RMF) and mitigating cybersecurity threats

• Ability to apply additional hardening techniques beyond STIG requirements such as isolating processes to limit device compromise

• Ability to design and implement user or group account schema

• Ability to design and implement discretionary access control (DAC) to limit sharing of information

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Software Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience applying hardening at scale via infrastructure as code such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible

• Experience with automated testing tools to verify cyber requirements are correctly implemented such as Chef InSpec

• Experience creating Security Enhanced (SE) Linux policies and configuring SELinux

• Experience working with cryptography

• Knowledge of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.