Linux and Network (Palo Alto) Engineer

Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact'

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The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.

Leidos is seeking a talented Linux and Network (Palo Alto) Engineer to join our team to support a federal customer within the Department of Homeland Security (CISA). The Linux/network Engineer will support the full system engineering life-cycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, design, development, integration, scripting, programming, test, documentation, and implementation following defined best practices and operational workflows.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Resolve Linux system errors and crashes, disk space problems and full disk errors.
• Implement and troubleshoot Linux network services such as NFS, NTP, FTP, SSH, DNS, and STIG them using DISA guidelines.
• Create new Linux templates and STIG them using DISA guidelines.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for Root Cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives.
• Complete Automated patching using RHEL Satellite - install, configure, manage patches, and upload update.
• Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management and change control for Palo Alto firewall solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with networking and switching protocols and infrastructure services, able to troubleshoot and identify DNS, DHCP, WiFi protocols, NTP, routing, switching, and firewall issues affecting connectivity of applications and services.
• Deploy and manage Palo Alto firewalls utilizing Palo Alto Panorama.
• Proactively monitors systems and network traffic for anomalies and provides counter measures and mitigation of findings.
• Researches and develops network security policies, procedures, presentations, and documentation.
• Apply lifecycle, enterprise, engineering, and technical expertise to develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), deployment/installation documentation (e.g. network diagrams, site surveys), regression testing plans, and production of contract deliverables and drawings.

Certifications:
CASP, Security+, GCWN, GISF, GSSP, GICSP, CCNP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, CEH, ENSA, ECSP, MCSE, VCP, BCAP, VCIX, VCDX, RHCA, RHCE

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 8-12 years of experience with Linux and Network Engineering. Additional experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to apply security first principles to solve complex technical challenges
• Knowledge and experience installing and supporting Palo Alto Security Appliances and Panorama (minimum five years)
• Resolve Linux system errors and crashes, disk space problems and full disk errors.
• Implement and troubleshoot Linux network services such as NFS, NTP, FTP, SSH, DNS, and STIG them using DISA guidelines.
• Create new Linux templates and STIG them using DISA guidelines.
• PCNSE certification is required.

Certifications:
CASP, Security+, GCWN, GISF, GSSP, GICSP, CCNP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, CEH, ENSA, ECSP, MCSE, VCP, BCAP, VCIX, VCDX, RHCA, RHCE
Original Posting Date: 2024-07-22While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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