Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $88500 – $120000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge designing, configuring, troubleshooting, testing, validating, auditing and documenting information security mechanisms for modern TCP/IP Linux computer network systems.
- Knowledge and experience with information security principles, policies, compliance and documentation while maintaining high performance.
- Experience with Linux and network security fundamentals.
- Experience with security monitoring, profiling, auditing and documenting performance across the full network stack.
- US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop the information security of modern TCP/IP Linux network systems including security settings, audit mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and infrastructure mechanisms.
- Design and develop information security automation of modern computer Linux network systems including security settings, audit mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and infrastructure mechanisms.
- Test, troubleshoot, integrate, audit and profile information security mechanisms of Linux computer network systems to meet system requirements.
- Document and configuration manage information security mechanisms of modern Linux computer network equipment.
- Interact with security and technical personnel in support of information security implementation of modern Linux computer network systems.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with focus on information security as applied to Linux network computer systems.
- Two or more years of professional experience as a Electrical Engineer or Computer Scientist.
- Knowledge and experience with security and hardening Linux systems.
- Linux, network, or information security certification.
- Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
- 3.0 minimum GPA requirement .