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Remote Linux Contract Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Contract Compensation: $75-$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20+ hours/week Role ... Work independently in a sandboxed Linux environment with internet access. * Use preferred tools ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA · Remote

$60.50 - $80.50/hr

This is a remote, contract opportunity for a project Arctiq is delivering for a client. Candidates ... Expertise in Go, Python, or Java and advanced knowledge of Linux internals. * Extensive experience ...

Senior Backend Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Named by Forbes one of America's Best Startup Employers 2024 $17 million contract awarded by U.S ... Remote Access Named in Forrester research on Operation Technology Security Solutions, and ...

Work with Linux systems (systemd, networking, tuning, kernel parameters). * Work with Asterisk in ... Remote work flexibility - work from anywhere. * B2B contract with competitive gross compensation in ...

DevOps/ Platform Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$80K - $128K/yr

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

DevOps/ Platform Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$80K - $128K/yr

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

This hybrid support role (75% remote, 25% onsite at a government facility) in the San Diego area is ... Linux systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) * Automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python ...

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What is the difference between Remote Linux Contract vs Remote Linux Engineer?

AspectRemote Linux ContractRemote Linux Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)Same certifications often preferred or required
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often freelance or consultingFull-time or part-time employment, ongoing roles within companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies seeking temporary Linux expertise for specific projectsUsed by organizations maintaining Linux infrastructure, ongoing support roles
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for temporary Linux roles or freelance opportunitiesIndividuals seeking permanent or long-term Linux engineering roles

Remote Linux Contract roles focus on short-term, project-based work requiring specific Linux skills, often with freelance or consulting arrangements. Remote Linux Engineer positions are typically ongoing, full-time roles within organizations, emphasizing continuous Linux system management and support. Both roles require similar certifications and skills but differ mainly in employment type and work duration.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Contract job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

OCI - Security Services Manager - Asia Pacific (Remote)

Xgrid.co

San Jose, CA • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Xgrid Inc (www.xgrid.co) is a cloud services tech firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA, specializing in providing expert consultancy and professional services in building secure, complex, large-scale, production-grade distributed systems in cloud environments (AWS | Google Cloud Platform | Azure). The architects of the Xgrid cloud business group have 20+ years of combined experience building production-grade hyperscale systems for top silicon valley tech companies including Amazon, Salesforce, VMware, Cisco, and multiple top startups with successful exits.

We're looking for a Security Services Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-value, high-impact security and compliance services to our Oracle Cloud customers. You'll leverage your experience in customer-facing roles and your knowledge of cybersecurity controls, especially within cloud technology, to ensure our clients' success in the cloud. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference for businesses migrating to or already using Oracle Cloud.


What will you do:


Responsibilities include but not limited to


  • Act as internal coordinator and assist with deployment and ongoing management of a number of Enhanced Security Services for example (but not limited to)

    • Threat & vulnerability management, such as vulnerability scanning & penetration tests

    • Database security solutions such as Encryption, Vaulting and Auditing

    • Data obfuscation solutions such as Data masking & Data Redaction

    • Application layer security assessments and secure configuration best practices

  • Raise service requests, create tickets etc. to relevant teams on behalf of security service delivery team

  • Collaborate & partner with Security Service Managers & Technical Account Managers in North America & Latin America to facilitate delivery of obligated security services to customers

  • Develop high quality customer facing security services metrics & templates, comprehensive quarterly security service review decks; based on inputs from management & SSMs

  • Assist in enhancing reporting tools such as Oracle APEX, Confluence etc. to meet internal reporting & tracking needs

  • Work closely with cross-functional internal teams, build relationship with service owners, cloud infrastructure engineers, risk management organization to facilitate timely vulnerability remediation

  • Keep abreast of evolving security services within Oracle’s Managed Security Services space by taking relevant training, participating in workshops etc.

  • Create & maintain up to date customer, service status & contract information pertaining to security services in relevant reporting portals, applications etc.

  • Work closely with Oracle’s Technical Account Managers (TAMs) to assist them in driving remediation of security vulnerabilities in customer tenancy


Required Skills


  • Intermediate to Expert level hands-on experience in Oracle APEX & Atlassian’s Confluence. Should be able to manage application portals to generate & enhance reporting requirements

  • Experience in scripting languages such as python, MS Power point & Excel Macros. Should be able to generate high quality customer facing MS powerpoint decks

  • Intermediate to expert level knowledge of Cloud Computing

  • Knowledge of Oracle Linux such as basic navigation, security patch analysis, security best practice configuration

  • Knowledge of Windows server such as common vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses & security best practices

  • Knowledge of scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys etc. or other such. Ability to interpret scan data, findings severity, CVSS score etc.

  • Excellent team collaboration skills


Preferred Skills


  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure security concepts and configuration

  • Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Middleware security best practices, API & web security, OWASP Top 10 and associated controls etc.

  • Knowledge of one or more industry best practice standards & framework such as CIS, NIST, STIG, PCI DSS, HIPAA & 21 Part 11

  • Project management skills

  • Possessing current Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications

  • Relevant Security & technology certifications

  • Able to read and understand service contracts and associated entitlements & obligations


Levels: ALL
Years Of Experience: Junior: 0-3 YoE, Mid: 3-6 YoE, Senior: 6+ YoE
Location: Asia Pacific (Remote)
Estimated Annual Salary: 15K-35K USD / year

Number of Positions: 2
Position Type: Fixed Term, 150 Days each