JCIP Expert Reviewer – UNIX

Roles and Responsibilities
JCIP Technical Reviewers play a pivotal role in evaluating the cybersecurity posture of enterprise environments across the Intelligence Community (IC). Conduct thorough technical assessments of UNIX-based systems (e.g., Solaris, AIX, Linux variants) for compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), and NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and 800-171 controls.

Essential
JCIP Technical Reviewers play a pivotal role in evaluating the cybersecurity posture of enterprise environments across the Intelligence Community (IC). Conduct thorough technical assessments of UNIX-based systems (e.g., Solaris, AIX, Linux variants) for compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), and NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and 800-171 controls.

Other

Perform manual audits of UNIX configurations, user access controls, file system permissions, patch management, and security logging.

Analyze vulnerabilities related to UNIX systems and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with JCIP and IC security policies.

Interpret and apply complex STIG requirements specific to UNIX environments.

Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and leadership to present findings and provide actionable security recommendations.

Lead and mentor Level 1 UNIX inspectors, providing guidance on technical evaluations and inspection reporting.

Stay updated on emerging UNIX threats, patches, and best practices for system hardening.

Participate in inspection planning, execution, and reporting.

Travel as required to support onsite inspections. (8‑12 weeks of travel avg, some international and passport required).

The primary day‑to‑day seat is at Tysons Corner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Deep understanding of UNIX operating systems including Solaris, AIX, and major Linux distributions (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).

Expertise in system hardening, patch management, user and group management, file permissions, and security auditing.

Proficient in interpreting UNIX‑specific STIGs and aligning findings with NIST 800‑53/800‑171 controls.

Familiarity with shell scripting for automation of audit and remediation tasks.

Skills

Strong hands‑on experience performing manual UNIX system security audits.

Ability to analyze system logs, identify anomalies, and assess system security posture.

Effective verbal and written communication skills for technical briefings and reporting.

Leadership and mentoring capabilities for guiding junior inspectors.

Abilities

Independently lead UNIX inspections with minimal supervision.

Provide expert recommendations for system configuration and architecture improvements.

Manage inspection schedules and deliverables effectively.

Adapt inspection techniques to diverse UNIX environments and organizational policies.

Requirements
Certifications

Obtain an IAT‑III or Maintain IAT Level III Certification in compliance with DoD 8570.01‑M and DoD Directive 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management.

CASP+ CE

CCNP Security

CISA

CISSP (or Associate)

GCED

GCIH

CCSP

Level Certifications Indicative of Qualification

Level 1 - CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Solaris Certified System Administrator (SCSA)

Level 2 - Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC‑2), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Level 3 - Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX), CISSP‑ISSAP

Education
Possess a master’s degree, with 8+ years of total experience/equivalent certifications.

Other
Master’s degree may be substituted with a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of additional experience/equivalent certifications, for a total of 13+ years.

Clearance
Hold a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Ability to Pass CI Poly.

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