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SAP Basis Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

Our client is seeking a remote SAP Basis Engineer/Application Support Engineer. This is a full time ... Understanding of SAP security principals * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ansible ...

VOLTICAN INC

Mid Cortex XSOAR Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$80K/yr

Remote Work Authorization: US Citizen Security Clearance: Able to get US Public Trust clearance ... Able to troubleshoot and be a problem solver with analytical proficiency in Linux. * Strong ...

Entrust

Systems Integrator

Houston, TX · Remote

$89K - $131K/yr

United States - Field/Remote This role is highly dynamic, diverse, and technically challenging ... Knowledge of Linux, XML/HTML, Eclipse, Tomcat, Java, C#, ASP.NET or .NET technologies. * Security ...

SupplyHouse

Principal Backend Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Define and uphold best practices for code quality, security, accessibility, and data privacy ... Linux/UNIX , Nginx , Apache , and ELK Stack * Deep understanding of data structures

SupplyHouse

Principal Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Define and uphold best practices for code quality, security, accessibility, and data privacy ... Linux/UNIX , Nginx , Apache , and ELK Stack * Deep understanding of data structures

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux security in Houston, TX is $45.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.91 and $45.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Sr. Splunk Engineer | Remote, USA

Sr. Splunk Engineer | Remote, USA

Optiv Security, Inc.

Houston, TX • Remote

$92K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

The Sr. Splunk Engineer works within the Optiv Security's 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. This individual will be responsible for following Optiv AFC processes & procedures, as well as managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments.The Sr. Engineer will work closely with Management, Solution Architects, Principal Security Engineers from other internal teams and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing AFC clients. They will serve as a primary responder for AFC customer systems, taking ownership of client configuration issues, and tracking through resolution.

How you'll make an impact

  • Provide mentorship to other technical staff members

  • Provide technical assistance in scoping and other pre-sales activities

  • Take technical leadership on client projects; oversee and guide work performed by other technical staff members.

What we're hiring for

  • 6+ years of related work experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)

  • 4+ years of technical architecture experience withSplunk

  • Experience working with Cribl and AWS preferred

  • Experienced with multiple security concepts and methods, such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures, and governance.

  • Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, Linux), and security technologies (endpoint security, DLP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.)

  • Understanding and experience working with application programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Perl, Shell), as well as Regular Expressions.

  • Experience with cloud-based service architecture

  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues affecting clients related to privacy and data protection, such as PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, etc.

  • Understanding of various security frameworks and/or methodologies (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK, NIST,etc)

  • Experience representing technical viewpoints to diverse audiences

  • Strong written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences

  • Experience with enterprise architecture and working as part of a cross-functional team to implement solutions.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment

  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction; self-starter/self-motivated

  • Technical writing experience

  • Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality

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Salary Range Description

$92,300.00 - $126,600.00 Annual

The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component.

What you can expect from Optiv

  • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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