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ISSE (Linux Engineer)

CCS Global Tech
Washington, DC Contractor | Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Job Title:
ISSE (Linux Engineer)


Location: Washington, DC

Clearance:
Top Secret required, will need to process for a Q clearance

Salary:$160,000 - $205,000k


Education/Experience:
A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and 14 years of relevant experience. With a relevant master's degree, 12 years of relevant experience is acceptable. With a PhD, 10 years of relevant experience is required.

Job Description:

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Linux Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Linux-based systems within enterprise and government environments.

This role supports system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and ongoing operations in compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Perform system hardening in accordance with DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and NIST guidelines

Conduct vulnerability remediation using tools such as Tenable NessACAS

Support RMF activities including control implementation, assessment support, and documentation

Troubleshoot issues related to system performance and security controls

Develop automation scripts (Bash/Python) for system administration and security tasks

Support patching, configuration management, and change control processes

Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and cloud teams to maintain system security posture

Salary : $160,000 - $205,000

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