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Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Washington, DC · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

* Location: 100% Remote. -Security Architect - Consultant 9309 . Employment Type: W2 Only (No ... Linux, Windows, network security protocols and procedures 5+ years of experience in supporting ...

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Security Engineer - Remote

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Work with DevOps teams to securely harden Linux based machines and cloudinfrastructure Basic ... OSCP/OSCE/OWSE * CISSP * GPEN * GXPN * Security + * CEH Professional Skills:

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux security in Dulles, VA is $47.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.60 and $47.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Linux Security vs Remote Linux System Administrator?

AspectRemote Linux SecurityRemote Linux System Administrator
Primary FocusSecurity, vulnerability management, threat mitigationSystem setup, maintenance, user management
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, Linux Security certificationsLinux+, LPIC, RHCSA
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, cybersecurity firms, IT departmentsIT support, infrastructure teams, data centers
Common TasksFirewall configuration, intrusion detection, security auditsServer configuration, updates, user permissions

Remote Linux Security specialists focus on protecting Linux systems from threats, while Remote Linux System Administrators manage and maintain Linux servers. Both roles require Linux knowledge, but security roles emphasize safeguarding systems against vulnerabilities, whereas system administrators handle daily operations and system health.

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NIH - Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer

NIH - Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer

cFocus Software Incorporated

Bethesda, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Linux Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to join our program supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position is fully remote. This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Public Trust Clearance
  • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of Linux systems administration and systems engineering experience.
  • Experience administering enterprise Linux environments.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity infrastructure or Continuous Monitoring programs.
  • Experience performing Linux security hardening and patch management.
  • Experience supporting Federal or enterprise IT environments.
  • Preferred certifications: RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC-2, LPIC-3, Linux+

Duties:
  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, and other enterprise Linux operating systems.
  • Perform lifecycle management of Linux servers supporting enterprise cybersecurity platforms.
  • Configure system services, storage, networking, authentication, and security controls.
  • Perform operating system hardening in accordance with DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIH security requirements.
  • Manage user accounts, privileged access, and authentication services.
  • Maintain system availability while minimizing operational downtime.
  • Operating and maintaining Linux infrastructure supporting CDM scanning capabilities.
  • Supporting continuous asset discovery and inventory management.
  • Maintaining configuration monitoring capabilities.
  • Supporting vulnerability management operations.
  • Monitoring enterprise security posture across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Supporting NIH's transition to an Ongoing Authorization (OA) security model.
  • Working with technical points of contact to mature CDM capabilities throughout the enterprise.
  • Ensuring continuous visibility into managed systems and security configurations.
  • Engineer, deploy, configure, and optimize Linux server environments supporting cybersecurity operations.
  • Build secure server images and standardized Linux baselines.
  • Automate system administration tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
  • Support virtualization and cloud-hosted Linux environments.
  • Integrate Linux servers with enterprise identity and authentication services.
  • Perform capacity planning, system tuning, and performance optimization.

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