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Job Title: Federal Consultant
Location: Pearl Harbor, HI
Type: Contract
Position Overview:
A federal project located in Pearl Harbor, HI is seeking a skilled Federal Consultant with expertise in RedHat and Windows OS environments. The ideal candidate will support efforts to prepare systems for Authority to Operate (ATO) by conducting system hardening, STIG implementation, and documentation. This role involves hands-on work with ACAS SecurityCenter, STIG Viewer, and endpoint security tools in a secure, closed environment. The consultant will also assist with preparing infrastructure for a future SPLUNK implementation and ensure repeatability of processes for future deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
RedHat Linux Systems:
Assist with preparing RedHat systems for ATO.
Conduct hardening using STIG Viewer checklists and DISA STIGs.
Use ACAS SecurityCenter for vulnerability assessments.
Help create a streamlined and repeatable ISO format for hardened RedHat systems.
Support readiness efforts for SPLUNK integration and future server migrations.
Windows Systems on Dell Hardware:
Harden Windows OS environments in preparation for ATO.
Ensure proper deployment and operation of Microsoft Defender and Trellix (formerly McAfee) Endpoint Protection.
Disable Microsoft "call home" and telemetry functions to support closed network requirements.
Prepare and configure iDRAC interfaces to meet STIG requirements.
Review and apply STIG checklist changes; document actions and provide justifications for non-compliance where applicable.
General Duties:
Collaborate with federal stakeholders and technical teams.
Maintain detailed documentation of STIG implementations and configuration decisions.
Ensure compliance with all cybersecurity protocols and project requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Strong experience with RedHat Linux system administration and hardening.
Proficiency with Windows OS, especially in federal or secure environments.
Familiarity with Dell hardware, including iDRAC configuration.
Experience using STIG Viewer and applying DISA STIGs.
Knowledge of ACAS SecurityCenter, vulnerability scanning, and remediation.
Hands-on experience with endpoint protection tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Trellix).
Understanding of closed/air-gapped environments and secure configurations.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting SPLUNK implementations.
Prior work on federal projects involving ATO preparation.
Knowledge of ISO creation and system image management.
Familiarity with NIST standards and compliance documentation.