Senior Security Systems Administrator Windows and Linux

Computrabajo; Naucalpan de Juárez; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Competitive salary

Job summary

Crowe Global seeks a Senior Security Systems Administrator- Windows & Linux to join our team. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, implement enterprise security tooling, and contribute to security engineering initiatives across the organization.

This hands-on role requires strong troubleshooting, scripting ability (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and collaboration with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to close gaps, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure compliance with security

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on systems administration in Windows Server and Linux/Unix in a production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting across OS, networking, certificates, and software distribution.
• Experience with patching and configuration management tools (SCCM/Intune, Ansible, Satellite).
• Scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell with automation focus.
• Security-focused mindset and ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, upgrade, and maintain security agents and sensors (EDR, DLP, PAM, etc.) across Windows and Linux.
• Monitor agent health and coverage; identify missing or outdated tooling.
• Collaborate with infra, cloud, and endpoint teams to close gaps and ensure secure builds from day one.
• Maintain configuration standards and exclusions for security tooling.

Skills

Windows admin

Linux admin

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Security engineering

Communication

Education

Security+ or equivalent certification

RHCSA/RHCE

Azure Administrator

Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator

Tools

SCCM/Intune

Ansible

Satellite

Job description

About us

Our professional firm boasts over 70 years of experience and is ranked 5th nationally and 9th globally as part of Crowe Global, a network of over 769 offices in 129 countries worldwide. Our prestige, with 19 offices in Mexico, is built on experience, reputation, and the quality of our Audit, Tax, and Consulting solutions, among others. We provide the best advice so our clients can make smart decisions!

Join our team as: Senior Security Systems Administrator- Windows & Linux

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a senior systems administrator with hands- on experience managing Windows and Linux environments and administering enterprise security tools. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting and scripting skills, understands endpoint and server security, and can leverage automation and AI-assisted tools to improve security coverage across enterprise systems.

Key Responsabilities

• Deploy, upgrade, and maintain security agents and sensors (EDR, endpoint protection, DLP, vulnerability scanning, PAM, and log forwarders) across Windows and Linux servers and endpoints.
• Monitor agent health and coverage, and identify systems where required security tools are missing, outdated, disconnected, or not reporting.
• Work with infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint teams to resolve coverage gaps, and make sure new systems are built with the required security tooling from day one.
• Maintain configuration standards, policies, and exclusions for security tools in line with security requirements and operational stability.

Requiered qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience supporting Windows Server and Linux/Unix systems in a production enterprise environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, networking (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, proxies), certificates, and software distribution.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy, and of patching and configuration management tools (for example SCCM/Intune, Ansible, Satellite, or similar).
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with a willingness to automate repetitive work (Python strongly preferred).
• Genuine interest in cybersecurity and in moving your career toward security engineering.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with infrastructure, application, and security teams to get problems resolved.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering security tools such as EDR (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne), vulnerability scanners (Qualys, Tenable), PAM (CyberArk), DLP, or SIEM (Splunk).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and virtualization.
• Experience with REST APIs and data work in Python or SQL.
• Exposure to LLM or AI-assisted automation, or strong interest in learning it.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, Azure Administrator, or Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a security -first mindset and strong technical troubleshooting skills.

What do we offer?

• Attractive and competitive salary, determined based on the candidate's experience and executive skills and benefits
• Remote position
• Job stability and an excellent corporate work environment.
• Growth opportunity and career plan continue within a top-tier global firm.

Together we will achieve great results!