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# Senior Linux Infrastructure & Security Automation Engineer

- **Company:** POWER3 SOLUTIONS, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Linux, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, Saltstack, Gitlab, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-linux-infrastructure-security-automation-engineer-md--8105f0fc-9b77-42d1-8e13-e28a314f3cdb

## About the Role

Linux Operating System, Automation Engineering, Automation Engineering, Physical Security, Computer Security, Content Management Systems (CMS), Linux Operating System, Internet Security, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Automation, * Strong proficiency with Linux and Linux-native tooling.

 * Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation technologies, including:
Ansible, SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, etc.

 * Ability and willingness to learn and adhere to project-specific Ansible coding standards.
 * Familiarity with full SDLC practices using Git/GitLab for version control.
 * Strong security expertise at both the design and implementation level.

## Description

Power3 Solutions is supporting a cybersecurity and physical security firm committed to protecting the infrastructure that underpins national security. We are seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure & Security Automation Engineer to join the team and support the sustainment, security, and evolution of mission-critical systems. This role focuses on automating and monitoring STE/STN environments, enhancing system security, developing RBAC/CMS capabilities, and driving front-end and container infrastructure hardening efforts.

What You'll Do
In this role, you will:

 * Sustain and enhance STE/STN automation and monitoring capabilities.
 * Implement frontend hardening across systems.
 * Build and maintain utility frontdoor and courier containers.
 * Drive container security initiatives.
 * Support LatteArt IAVM, PO&AM, and related security processes.
 * Lead RBAC and CMS product creation/sustainment, including mapping roles to permission sets.
 * Conduct general solution security oversight, including background hardening.
 * Perform security reviews and audits for internal and partner team products.