Information Assurance/Security Engineer - Linux Systems Specialist at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Middletown, RI
$85,000–$120,000from the description
Jul 5, 2026
Middletown, RI
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hands-on Linux administration and security role focused on installing, hardening, and maintaining Linux systems in secure, mission-critical environments. Day-to-day work spans network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, VLANs), vulnerability remediation, and scripting in shell or Python to build and improve system capabilities. The role suits an experienced Linux engineer with solid networking fundamentals, ideally with a background in US Navy or submarine systems.
Mid level · 2+ years · National · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $132,021 (middle half $99,961–$167,095). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
The role title says 'Information Security Engineer' but the day-to-day responsibilities are a roughly even split between Linux systems administration/hardening and network troubleshooting, making the SOC classification a genuine judgment call between 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) and 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators). The security framing in the title and the emphasis on hardening, vulnerability remediation, and secure environments tipped the primary classification to 15-1212.
No work location is specified in the posting beyond the company being a federal government contractor. The role appears to be on-site at a government/defense facility but no city or state is named.
The posting does not explicitly require a security clearance, but the defense/submarine context strongly implies one may be needed. Candidates should verify clearance requirements directly with AMERICAN SYSTEMS.
US Navy and submarine system experience, Red Hat/Linux certifications, and strong networking skills are all listed under 'desired' — treated as preferred rather than hard gates.
Shell scripting and Python are presented as 'and/or' in the responsibilities narrative; shell scripting is the primary named capability with Python as an alternative. Both appear in the required responsibilities section.
The degree requirement is a Bachelor's with 2–4 years of experience; the overall years minimum is set to 2 (the stated minimum of the range).
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