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Senior Security Engineer (Remote)

Atlanta, GA ยท Remote

$110K - $151K/yr

The right person will build new security technologies to protect client and their other projects ... Experience using Linux at the command line for tasks related to web application development and ...

Onboard privileged accounts across Windows, Linux/Unix, databases, network devices, and cloud ... Collaborate with client security, infrastructure, and application teams to plan and execute ...

... Windows & Linux o Build planning, sequencing policy, etc... o Troubleshooting expertise Strong ... of security controls and hardening is a plus Automation of cloud implementations is a plus ...

Senior Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1

$117K - $155K/yr

Collaborate with local and remote engineering teams to plan, estimate, and track development ... Application of BSP development, security features, and board bring-up * Development of Linux kernel ...

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What is the difference between Remote Linux Security vs Remote Linux System Administrator?

AspectRemote Linux SecurityRemote Linux System Administrator
Primary FocusSecurity, vulnerability management, threat mitigationSystem setup, maintenance, user management
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, Linux Security certificationsLinux+, LPIC, RHCSA
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, cybersecurity firms, IT departmentsIT support, infrastructure teams, data centers
Common TasksFirewall configuration, intrusion detection, security auditsServer configuration, updates, user permissions

Remote Linux Security specialists focus on protecting Linux systems from threats, while Remote Linux System Administrators manage and maintain Linux servers. Both roles require Linux knowledge, but security roles emphasize safeguarding systems against vulnerabilities, whereas system administrators handle daily operations and system health.

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Senior Information Security Engineer

Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services LLC

Powder Springs, GA โ€ข Remote

$100K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Senior Information Security Engineer

Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Information Security / IT
Reports To: Director of Information Security / CISO

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Engineer to join our growing security team. This individual will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our security infrastructure, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with deep knowledge of security engineering, threat detection, incident response, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Architecture & Engineering: Design and implement secure network, application, and cloud architectures to defend against evolving threats.

  • Monitoring & Incident Response: Lead the development and execution of incident response plans. Investigate and respond to security alerts and breaches.

  • Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests; track and remediate findings.

  • Tooling & Automation: Manage and optimize security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, etc.); develop automation scripts to streamline security operations.

  • Risk Management: Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate security gaps; collaborate with other departments to enforce security best practices.

  • Compliance & Governance: Ensure systems and processes meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.).

  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers and work cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and development teams to build security into the entire technology stack.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security or a similar technical security role.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.

  • Familiarity with secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.

  • Solid knowledge of networking, system administration (Linux/Windows), and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in threat intelligence and hunting.

  • Familiarity with zero trust architectures.

  • Involvement in open-source security tools or community.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Remote flexibility.

  • Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

  • A collaborative and mission-driven work culture.