Linux Client Platform Engineer

FocusKPI is looking for a Linux Client Platform Engineer to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company.
The Linux Client Platform Engineer Contractor will lead efforts to close security gaps in the Linux endpoints fleet, ensuring compliance with the client's security policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external resources to implement necessary security controls.
Work Location: Remote, anywhere in US
Duration: 9-month contract
Pay Range: $40/hr to $48/hr
Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of security controls for Linux endpoints to achieve full compliance by Q3 2025.
• Collaborate with CIT, Infra, DART, infra security, identity, and CorpOps teams to ensure alignment and progress.
• Assess and implement Mobile Device Management (MDM) options and other control solutions.
• Apply CIS hardening benchmarks to all approved operating systems.
• Manage and enforce device certificate management and disk encryption solutions.
• Develop and execute a phased rollout plan for security controls, ensuring minimal disruption to users.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure all blocking actions log events for DART to use.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for audit and compliance purposes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Linux system administration and security.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Experience with MDM solutions and endpoint security tools (e.g., Jamf, Intune, FleetDM).
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and hardening practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience with Zscaler and Crowdstrike solutions.

 

Thank you!

FocusKPI Hiring Team

Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc. (FocusKPI) is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics practice and methodologies. FocusKPI is a US company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.