Need Linux System/Application Admin in Atlanta/Birmingham

Looking for someone in the Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL area to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for multiple information security monitoring tools. Ideal candidate will have an intermediate to advanced working knowledge of the Linux OS and a foundational knowledge of networking fundamentals. Experience in information security is a plus.

Employee will be responsible for providing operational support to multiple security monitoring tools deployed in an Operational Technology / Industrial Control System network environment. Day-to-day activities include:

Operations and maintenance of security monitoring equipment, including monitoring fault, configuration, accounting, performance, security of the equipment

Traveling to facilities where equipment is installed to troubleshoot and repair equipment

Interfacing with Field Operations technicians to install, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment and network connectivity
Provide on-call support after hours in the event of emergencies / network outages

Interact with network intrusion detection devices and other security systems via proprietary and commercial consoles, both local and remote

Monitor and respond to alerts from network devices and work directly with vendors during circuit outages.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Strong foundational network skills (Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity; knowledge of core networking applications and protocols)

Knowledge of basic networking protocols and addressing schemes, i.e., TCP/IP functions, CIDR blocks, subnets, addressing, communications, etc; with thorough knowledge of TCP/IP Networking

Operational knowledge is IDS equipment is a plus

Eager and willing to learn new and emerging technologies

Moderate to substantial working knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows OS

Knowledge and experience in Operational Technology networks or Industrial Control Systems is a plus

Understanding of IT Security and the ability to apply risk management principles in all aspects IT Security

Scripting skills such as Perl and/or Shell scripting are a plus.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; ability to solve complex technical issues

Strong customer service skills

Exhibit initiative, follow-up and follow through with commitments

Positino is available immediately. Please email me if you are interested.