00 // mission_briefing · RHCSA · RHCE · Federal SOC

Linux Security.
Actually Mastered.
Not Just Certified.

1-on-1 coaching and consulting from a federal SOC engineer actively hardening government infrastructure — CIS benchmarks, Tenable VM, Ansible automation, and Red Hat certs done right.

lionel@rootandsecure ~ %
$whoami
lionel.agishi — Federal SOC Engineer, RHCE
$cat credentials.txt
✓ RHCE · RHCSA · CompTIA Security+
✓ 10+ yrs Linux & federal infrastructure
✓ CIS / STIG / FISMA compliance automation
✓ Tenable VM · Ansible · Python · Splunk
$cat pass_rate.log
RHCSA student pass rate: 90% (n=hundreds)
$./book_session.sh
10+
yrs_federal_exp
90%
rhcsa_pass_rate
1,500+
servers_hardened
3
active_certs
01 // programs

Choose Your Mission

SVC_001 // 1-on-1

RHCSA / RHCE Exam Prep

Targeted coaching built around your weak spots. Real lab scenarios, timed drills, and exam strategy from an active RHCE who has trained hundreds of students to a 90% first-attempt pass rate.

$175 / hr
SVC_002 // 1-on-1

Linux Security Hardening

CIS benchmark implementation, STIG compliance, Ansible playbook automation, and Tenable VM vulnerability ops — real federal-grade execution, not textbook theory.

$200 / hr
SVC_003 // 1-on-1

Federal IT Career Coaching

Breaking into federal cybersecurity, cert roadmap planning, clearance navigation, and reading government job postings like an insider who has been inside.

$150 / hr
SVC_004 // 1-on-1

Vulnerability Operations

Tenable.sc / VM workflows, POA&M reporting, CISA KEV remediation, and compliance scanning from someone running these tools daily in a live federal SOC environment.

$200 / hr
SVC_005 // 1-on-1

Python & Bash Automation

Scripting built for sysadmins — API integrations, Excel/CSV report generation, Ansible extensions, and cron pipelines. No abstract theory, just real work scripts.

$175 / hr
SVC_006 // cohort

Group Cohort (4–8 people)

6-week structured cohorts for RHCSA prep or federal Linux fundamentals. Weekly live sessions, hands-on labs, and a private Slack group for peer accountability.

$75 / person / session
02 // about

Not a Trainer.
A Practitioner.

I'm Lionel Agishi — a federal SOC engineer currently hardening government infrastructure at FERC. Every technique I teach, I use in production daily. No courses built from documentation. No theory without application.

With 10+ years across RHEL 7/8/9, VMware, Azure, and classified environments, I've administered 1,500+ servers, built CIS hardening pipelines with Ansible, and led vulnerability operations using Tenable across federal compliance frameworks including FISMA and CISA KEV.

Previously I trained hundreds of students at YellowTail Tech, achieving a 90% RHCSA pass rate. Now I take on private clients who want the real thing.

CERTIFICATION
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
expires Mar 2027
CERTIFICATION
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
expires Jan 2026
CERTIFICATION
CompTIA Security+
expires Jul 2026
CURRENT ROLE
SOC Systems Administrator
Applied Innovative Technology · Federal SOC
EDUCATION
M.S. Business & Tech Management
Stevenson University
03 // initiate_session

Ready to Execute?

Sessions run via Zoom. All levels welcome. First booking includes a free 15-minute intake call — no charge, no commitment.

01.

Pick your session type

1-on-1 coaching or group cohort
02.

Select date & time

Real-time availability via Calendly
03.

Confirm & pay securely

Stripe-powered — instant confirmation
04.

Get your Zoom link

Show up with a terminal and questions
>_ request_session.sh

RHCSA / RHCE

$175/hr

Linux Hardening

$200/hr

Federal Career

$150/hr

Vuln Ops

$200/hr

Python / Bash

$175/hr

Group Cohort

$75/session
04 // client_output

Real Results

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Lionel doesn't teach you to memorize — he teaches you to think like an engineer. Passed RHCSA on my first attempt after just three sessions."
Marcus T.
IT Specialist · DoD contractor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"The hardening session was eye-opening. He walked me through exactly how CIS benchmarks translate to real Ansible plays. Pure hands-on, zero fluff."
Priya N.
Senior Linux Admin · federal agency
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"One hour with Lionel gave me a six-month roadmap I actually followed. Got my first federal offer five months later. Worth every dollar."
DeShawn W.
Jr. Security Engineer · cleared contractor
05 // faq

Common Questions

IT professionals targeting federal cybersecurity roles, sysadmins pursuing RHCSA or RHCE certification, engineers wanting to level up in vulnerability management or CIS hardening, and career-changers breaking into Linux and federal IT from networking or help desk backgrounds.
All sessions are 1-on-1 via Zoom. You get screen sharing, live terminal work, and focused coaching on exactly what you need. Sessions are typically 60 minutes but can be extended by the hour.
It depends on the service. RHCSA prep assumes basic Linux familiarity. Federal career coaching and some automation sessions are suitable for beginners. Send me your goal and current level in the booking form and I will tell you exactly where to start.
Full refund for cancellations made more than 24 hours before the session. Cancellations within 24 hours are credited toward a future session. No-shows are not refunded.
Yes. Invoices are available upon request for reimbursement or employer-sponsored training. Contact me directly at lionel@rootandsecure.io to arrange invoicing.