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Linux Security Engineer - Exein SpA
Security Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of Linux security controls, hardening, and incident response for a diverse, high‑stakes environment, leveraging AWS and container security to protect critical infrastructure and emerging IoT devices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and enforce Linux hardening standards across production, test, and development environments.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits, prioritizing remediation for high‑impact findings.
- Develop and maintain automated security tooling (scripts, CI/CD pipelines, container scanners) to detect and remediate misconfigurations.
- Lead incident response activities, including log analysis, forensic investigation, and root‑cause analysis for Linux‑based systems.
- Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams to secure AWS infrastructure, IAM policies, and network segmentation.
- Document security policies, runbooks, and best‑practice guides for internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience securing Linux platforms in enterprise or critical‑infrastructure settings.
- Deep knowledge of Linux kernel, SELinux/AppArmor, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency with AWS security services (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar for automation and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.