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Need Linux System/Application Admin in Atlanta/Birmingham by thendgoat

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.

• 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