Security Engineer III - United States - Remote

As our Security Engineer III, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Rackspace Government Services (RGS) Security Engineering toolset.  You’ll develop, improve, modify, and assess security architecture in a hosting-based environment. Work Location: Remote based in the United States

Responsibilities

• Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis
• Report possible threats or software issues
• Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems
• Develop best practices and security standards for the organization
• Work in a ticket-based operations model

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) environments
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in Windows Server and Linux
• Scripting with Python and PowerShell
• Ability to prioritize projects
• Comfortable remotely working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of best practices and how to implement them at a business-wide level
• At least 5 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry
• US: High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) required
• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the role
• At the Manager's discretion, 4 years of additional related experience may substitute for the degree requirement; if substitution is allowed, a regional equivalent to High School Diploma is required.
• Public Trust security clearance, or a willingness to obtain one
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems independently
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with BigFix and Nessus
• Experience with Change Management processes
• Familiarity with Service Now
• Skill with hardening devices according to STIG
• Familiarity with network devices and their operations
• Delinea and SQL knowledge/experience
• Scripting with Bash, Action Script

Work Location: Remote based in the United States
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