Job Requirements
Chantilly, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$115,000 - $151,000
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior RHEL Security Engineer to support a global technology services and consulting firm that delivers innovative IT and business solutions to organizations worldwide. This position is onsite in Chantilly, VA. This is a long-term opportunity supporting a national leader in enterprise IT modernization and cybersecurity.
Responsibilities for the RHEL Engineer include:
· Configure, validate, and maintain enterprise systems in compliance with DISA STIG requirements.
· Administer and support applications within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
· Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain Shell (Bash/Sh) scripts to support application management and automation.
· Utilize SteelCloud ConfigOS to achieve and maintain enterprise STIG compliance.
· Manage and support servers within Hyper-V and Microsoft Azure virtual and cloud environments.
· Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable system operations.
Qualifications for the RHEL Engineer include:
*Active Security Clearance REQUIRED*
· 6-15 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Bachelors' degree can be used to substitute 5 years experience)
· Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and DISA STIG implementation/compliance
· Experience supporting web servers, application servers, containerized applications, and database servers in enterprise environments
· DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required; CISSP or CISM preferred
Compensation for the RHEL includes:
· Salary Range: $115,000-$151,000 consistent with experience
· Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by state law.
This job was posted on August 30, 2026 and will be open for 30 days past posting date.
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Responsibilities for the RHEL Engineer include:
· Configure, validate, and maintain enterprise systems in compliance with DISA STIG requirements.
· Administer and support applications within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
· Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain Shell (Bash/Sh) scripts to support application management and automation.
· Utilize SteelCloud ConfigOS to achieve and maintain enterprise STIG compliance.
· Manage and support servers within Hyper-V and Microsoft Azure virtual and cloud environments.
· Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable system operations.
Qualifications for the RHEL Engineer include:
*Active Security Clearance REQUIRED*
· 6-15 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Bachelors' degree can be used to substitute 5 years experience)
· Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and DISA STIG implementation/compliance
· Experience supporting web servers, application servers, containerized applications, and database servers in enterprise environments
· DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required; CISSP or CISM preferred
Compensation for the RHEL includes:
· Salary Range: $115,000-$151,000 consistent with experience
· Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by state law.
This job was posted on August 30, 2026 and will be open for 30 days past posting date.
#LI-AK1
#LI-ONSITE
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