Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Linux Security Engineer Location: Must be in Columbia, SC Local Only Hybrid role Duration: 1 year Contract Interview: An Internal Video Technical Screening With OpenKyber then Video Interview with the Client Required Skills Possess hands-on administrative experience with IT security technologies, including Snort Intrusion Detection System (IDS) sensors. Capable of orchestrating deployments of custom RockyLinux/ Red Hat 9/10 operating systems. Responsible for applying recommended OS patches and kernel upgrades to maintain up-to-date server operating systems. Able to automate recurring tasks using scripting languages, preferably Python or Ansible. Manage updates for security tools on Linux systems, configure and deploy both open-source and commercial security tools, and troubleshoot Linux servers and applications at an advanced level. Develop strategies to enhance operational workflows. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of routers, switches, network VLANs, and VPN configurations. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Serve as the primary technical contact for internal and external audits, providing evidence of system controls and configurations. Conduct technical risk assessments on the Linux environment, identify vulnerabilities, and document remediation plans. Translate complex compliance requirements into technical standards for the engineering team. Perform vulnerability management by running scans (Nessus, OpenVAS) and prioritizing remediation based on technical severity and compliance impact. Assess risk and control design/operation, including process documentation, mapping controls to risks, and identifying gaps. Support compliance and audit activities by collecting evidence, tracking issues, managing audit requests, and facilitating walkthroughs and testing. Maintain the control library and policies, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, and SOC 2, as applicable. Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership, manage metrics, and support governance forums. Coordinate with control owners, IT/security, business units, and internal audit teams. Automate tasks, notifications, attestations, and periodic assessments within the GRC-Archer tool. Manage customer expectations and participate in all required review and regulatory discussions related to assigned projects. Ability to lift physical appliances and perform rack and stack operations for servers in the datacenter.

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