Senior Linux Security Engineer

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities :
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Linux Security Engineer to secure their next-generation battery energy storage platforms. This critical role focuses on designing and implementing comprehensive security architecture for Linux-based control systems. The ideal candidate will be a Linux hardening specialist with deep expertise in securing enterprise systems - candidate will lead the implementation of security controls throughout the platform, ensuring energy storage solutions meet the highest cybersecurity standards while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy enterprise-wide Linux hardening initiatives including OS-level security configurations, secure boot implementation, and kernel security enhancements

• Design and enforce file system security policies, implement robust logging and auditing mechanisms, and establish continuous monitoring frameworks

• Harden network stack configurations including firewall rules, secure protocol implementations, and network segmentation strategies

• Develop and maintain Linux hardening baselines, security benchmarks and automated compliance validation frameworks

• Minimize attack surface through service reduction, secure default configurations, and elimination of unnecessary software components

• Design and implement secure architectures for visualization platforms and monitoring systems

• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and technical documentation

• Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security gap analysis

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies relevant to Linux environments

Qualifications

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

• Linux Architecture & Security

• Linux Hardening

• MQTT Protocol Understanding

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of DevSecOps Integration

• UI/UX Protocol Understanding

• Web Application Understanding

• OT/ICS Cybersecurity Architecture Design

• SCADA Security (Linux-Based Control Systems)

• IEC 62443 Implementation & Compliance

• Defense-in-Depth Security Architecture for OT environments

• OT Risk Assessment & Management Frameworks

• Experience with critical infrastructure systems

• Energy / Battery Storage / Renewable Energy Domain Experience

• Advanced UI/UX Security

• Advanced Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting

• Endpoint Detection & Response

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

• 8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity

• Expert-level knowledge of Linux system hardening and secure configuration

• Hands-on experience in network security principles including firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and secure protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical field

• Professional certifications such as GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP

• Specific experience in the energy sector, renewable energy, or battery energy storage systems