Linux Security Engineer - Apexon

Apexon is a digital technology services and platform solutions company that partners with clients to improve their digital experience and insight. With more than 25 years of experience, our 5000+ Apexers in more than 10 offices worldwide are helping companies enhance their digital experience with their customers.

We work in the areas of digital experience, analytics, AI and cloud to unlock the power of technology for our clients to empower humans with intelligent and experiential solutions. We enable #HumanFirstDigital.

Role: Linux Security Engineer

Location- Columbia, SC (Day–1 Onsite)

Position – 1

Required Skills:

• Working administrative knowledge using IT security technology such as Snort, SourceFire, and Firepower
• Orchestrate deployments of custom RockyLinux/CentOS/Redhat/Oracle 8/7 Operation System
• Apply recommended OS Patches, Kernel upgrades to keep server operating systems up to date
• Administration of Snort Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Sensors; Perform analysis, design, and development of signature for the IDS sensors; Ability to tune, configure and implement detection logic in open-source Snort Sensors
• Automate repeatable tasks with the help of scripting (Python/Ansible preferred)
• Update security tools on Linux systems; Configure and deploy new open-source and commercial security tools on Linux systems; Troubleshoot of Linux Servers and applications beyond the basics
• Develop strategies to improve operational workflow
• Have basic knowledge of routers, switches, network VLANs and VPN configuration
• Asses existing network sensing topology and identify key system flaws
• Provide recommendations to overall system deployment and design
• Perform administrative and engineering work on Security Operation Center tools such as log collectors and EDRs
• Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
• Ability to lift physical appliances, rack and stack servers in Datacenter

Preferred Skills:

• Centralized Log Management experience
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®)
• CompTIA Security+

Responsibilities:

• Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies
• Occasionally provide security engineering and integration services to internal customers
• Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
• Analyze security requirements for the management and administration of sensing technology
• Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems
• Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions that meet security requirements (relating to IDS/IPS solutions)
• Deploy new sensors for monitoring network traffic flow
• Evaluate that all information systems are functional and secure
• Install, configure, support, and implement tools & services
• Provide recommendations on collection, processing and distribution systems in the cyber security market
• Deploy and configure FireEye HX EDR agents across various endpoints within the organization
• Integrate FireEye HX with other security tools and systems, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms
• Set up and manage automated scanning tools to regularly scan applications for known vulnerabilities
• Conduct dynamic analysis (DAST) to identify vulnerabilities in a running application

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.