Approximately 5–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or Linux administration.
Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, particularly Red Hat-based environments such as RHEL, CentOS, and Fedora.
Hands-on experience configuring and securing Linux systems and services.
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards, including NIST 800-53 or similar control sets.
Ability to interpret security controls and requirements and apply them effectively to real-world systems and architectures.
Experience working across multiple teams and influencing technical direction in a collaborative environment.
Familiarity with implementing and managing Linux security tools such as SELinux, USBGuard, and firewalld.
Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe.
Understanding of public key infrastructure (PKI), digital certificates, and secure system-to-system communication.
Experience with file sharing and security protocols, including hardening of NFS or similar technologies.
Knowledge of security frameworks, cloud technologies, and modern security architectures.
Ability to create scripts or lightweight tools to automate and enforce security controls.
Exposure to cloud or cloud-like architectures, including on-premises or hybrid environments.
Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes, Podman, and Docker.