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VTG

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

Implement data security and governance controls including LDAP integration, encryption, and ... Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Geography, Remote Sensing, Intelligence Studies ...

NewGen

Multi-Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57 - $76.25/hr

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of cloud-based networks with very high data security ... Demonstrated experience with programming languages including Python, Linux, C++, and Windows shell

NTT DATA Services

IoT / Edge Software Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$68K - $141K/yr

We are currently seeking a IoT / Edge Software Engineer to join our team in Bethesda (REMOTE ... The position requires hands-on experience with embedded Linux, MQTT messaging, and integration with ...

Coras

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$128K - $145K/yr

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL or similar) * Support patching, updates, and ... Follow security best practices and support compliance requirements in a regulated environment ...

CORAS

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL or similar) * Support patching, updates, and ... Follow security best practices and support compliance requirements in a regulated environment ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux security in Washington, DC is $54.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.47 and $54.47 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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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Security job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,259 per year, or $54.5 per hour.

Lead AWS Cloud Security Remediation Engineer - CSPM / CrowdStrike / AWS Security

System One

Reston, VA • Remote

$109/hr

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Job description

Lead AWS Cloud Security Remediation Engineer (AWS Platform / CSPM Remediation) Location: Remote with onsite interview in Reston, VA Pay: $109/hour (W2) Type: Contract | Schedule: 40 hours/week Overview We’re looking for a senior, hands-on AWS platform engineer to help remediate cloud security misconfigurations and attack indicators surfaced by a CSPM tool (CrowdStrike). This role is deeply technical and focused on building, hardening, troubleshooting, and improving AWS environments that support production workloads and ongoing migration efforts (on?prem to AWS/EKS). “Lead” refers to senior depth/experience—this is not people management. Work setup / interview

  • Contract: 6 months (with potential extension based on project need)
  • Location: Client is in Reston, VA. Onsite interview required, role is remote.
What you’ll do
  • Remediate AWS security vulnerabilities/misconfigurations across:
    • IAM, networking exposure, encryption/logging, patching, config drift, and container/EKS security
  • Translate CSPM findings into actionable remediation plans and durable fixes
  • Provision and harden AWS resources; implement repeatable guardrails and automation to prevent recurrence
  • Troubleshoot production issues end-to-end with app teams and platform/security stakeholders
  • Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) using logs/telemetry and implement corrective actions
  • Support cloud migration/modernization efforts (on?prem workloads moving into AWS/EKS; migration is well underway)
Required qualifications (must-have)
  • 10+ years overall IT experience (senior/lead level)
  • 5+ years hands-on AWS platform engineering (AWS experience must be within the most recent 5 years)
  • Strong production support and troubleshooting experience (not “pipeline-only DevOps”)
  • Proven ability to perform RCA and partner with application teams to isolate issues (knowing where/what to check in logs)
  • Terraform (at least 1+ year hands-on)
  • Strong AWS fundamentals, including:
    • EC2, IAM, Security Groups, S3, VPC/networking concepts
  • Networking troubleshooting skills (identify bottlenecks from a platform engineering standpoint)
  • Linux administration (hands-on)
  • At least one AWS certification (Security / Solutions Architect / SysOps / DevOps preferred)
Nice-to-haves / preferred
  • EKS / Kubernetes (some openings are EKS-heavy)
  • Python automation (Lambda/Boto3 helpful for remediation workflows)
  • CloudFormation and/or CDK
  • AWS security services experience (in a remediation context): Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, Config, CloudTrail/CloudWatch, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF
  • SRE / production engineering background (incident response, resiliency, operational readiness)
  • Database experience
  • Exposure to AI workloads (for some openings)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M-1 #LI- Ref: #851-Rockville-S1

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

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Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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