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Burlington

Manager, Linux Platform

Edgewater Park, NJ · On-site

$142K/yr

Position Overview The Manager, Linux Platform is responsible for leading and managing the ... Security, Compliance & Governance * Ensure all systems meet SOX, PCI-DSS and internal security ...

Burlington Stores

Manager, Linux Platform

Beverly, NJ · On-site

$141K/yr

Position Overview The Manager, Linux Platform is responsible for leading and managing the ... Security, Compliance & Governance * Ensure all systems meet SOX, PCI-DSS and internal security ...

Mondo

Senior Linux Administrator

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Manage Linux systems running within VMware vSphere virtualized infrastructure. * Perform server ... Experience with Linux security hardening and SELinux. Preferred Certifications: * Red Hat Certified ...

ASM Research

Linux Systems Administrator - Senior

Manage Linux security compliance and STIG implementation. * Support application teams with Linux infrastructure and troubleshooting. * Maintain Linux documentation, runbooks, and configuration ...

Jobtailor

Linux Team Lead

Glen Burnie, MD · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Use Ansible as the primary configuration management tool, including playbook and role development ... Experience with Linux security hardening and compliance practices * Comfort leading a small team ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager linux security in the United States is $25.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Linux Security vs Linux Security Engineer?

AspectManager Linux SecurityLinux Security Engineer
CertificationsSecurity+, CISSP, CISMSecurity+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)
Work EnvironmentLeadership, strategic planning, team managementHands-on security implementation, system analysis
ResponsibilitiesOversees security policies, manages teams, coordinates security projectsDevelops security solutions, monitors systems, responds to threats

The Manager Linux Security focuses on overseeing security teams and strategic planning, while the Linux Security Engineer handles technical security tasks and system protection. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and daily responsibilities, with the manager role emphasizing leadership and the engineer role emphasizing technical expertise.

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Linux Security Engineer - New York City, NY Hybrid

Kanak Elite Services Inc

New York, NY • On-site

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Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Hello There,

My name is Himanshu Sharma, and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Linux Security Engineer with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume at Himanshu01@kanakits.com .

Job Description

Position           : Linux Security Engineer (Linux / Ansible / LXD)

Location          : New York City, NY Hybrid

Duration         : Long term contract 

Interview        : Final round could be onsite

Focus:
Design and build a reproducible, secure compute lab environment to support future SRHG custody site deployments. Deliver hardened, automated Linux builds that can be cloned and deployed consistently across physical custody sites.

Core Skills:

  • Expert in Linux (Ubuntu) administration and OS-level hardening
  • Proficient in Ansible (roles, playbooks, idempotent automation)
  • Experienced with LXD for containerized lab environments
  • Strong knowledge of GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines (workflow automation, runners, artifacts)
  • Experience building secure, reproducible system images (kickstart, preseed, or similar)

Security Requirements:

  • Apply CIS Ubuntu benchmarks and OS hardening best practices
  • Enforce disk encryption (LUKS or equivalent) and secure boot configurations
  • Implement auditd and centralized logging
  • Lock down SSH, sudo, and privileged access paths
  • Integrate key management, secrets handling, and package signing validation
  • Ensure all automation is reproducible, testable, and version-controlled

Expectations:

  • Build and document an Ansible-based bootstrap process for secure hosts
  • Produce versioned base images and container templates ready for custody site use
  • Set up GitLab pipelines to validate, lint, and deploy builds automatically