Senior Linux Engineer (Colorado Springs)

Veteran Firm Seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an Onsite Assignment in Colorado Springs, CO.

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing.

One of our newest clients is looking to fill a Senior Linux Engineer role in Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

The ideal candidate is a Colorado Springs Resident who holds a DoD Secret Security Clearance, has over 14 years of IT experience, including 6+ years of direct experience in Linux server management. The candidate should also hold current Security+ CE and Linux certifications.

If youre interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary : HRUCKUS is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join our clients team in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role is central to sustaining mission-critical cybersecurity infrastructure in a dynamic Department of Defense (DoD) environment. You will ensure operational readiness, security, and performance of cybersecurity tools, platforms, and applications while strengthening the agencys defense against evolving threats.

Position Duties :

As a Senior Linux Engineer, you will :

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS) within physical and virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, RHV, Azure)
• Implement and manage system security hardening according to DISA STIGs, NIST guidelines, and DoD policies
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations for optimal performance
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and diagrams
• Support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of a variety of cybersecurity tools, including but not limited to : ArcSight, Elastic, ACAS, Trellix EPP
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to cybersecurity tools, including integration challenges, performance bottlenecks, and configuration errors
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to streamline security operations tasks and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with security analysts and incident responders to investigate and resolve security incidents
• Participate in security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with DoD regulations and security best practices
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and systems
• Automate security tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Work closely with other engineers, analysts, and security professionals to achieve common goals
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support

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