Job Description: 
The SE will perform end to end management of a disconnected network enclave for the team including network engineering, Linux system administration, technical implementation of STE/STN requirements, IAVA patching, and system security plan (SSP) accreditation processes. 
 
Required Skills:
In order to be successful in this role, the contractor must have experience in the following:

• (U) Linux automation, setup, hardening, to include meeting CS2/STIG and STE requirements
• (U) Scripting ability
• (U) Familiarity with customers Information Systems (IS) accreditation and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, as well as familiarity with STE/STN requirements and policy
• (U) Configure and optimized restricted networks to connect various front and back-end components
• (U) Experience managing, configuring, patching network devices (switches, firewalls, VTC, router) and infrastructure, Cisco preferred

Desired Skills:
(U) Elastisearch management
(U) Graylog (preferred) or Splunk configuration, design and implementation experience
(U) Ansible system management (Windows, Linux, and Cisco)
(U) Nagios, Zabibix, Grafana or other FOSS system monitoring design and implementation 

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available. 

• Premium health, dental, and vision package 
• Company funded HRA 
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Paid time off 
• Referral bonuses
• Company outings, giveaways & more 

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.