Linux Security Engineer: Hands-On Kernel & CVE Research

Deltapath Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from experienced Linux engineers

Exposure to real security projects

Defined growth path into security specialist role

Job summary

A leading tech firm based in Auckland is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to engage in hands-on security work, including CVE analysis, Linux administration, and network security. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with real-world experience, whether professional or project-based. This position offers mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear path toward becoming a security specialist in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Navigate and administer Linux systems entirely from the command line.
• Experience with CVE analysis and verification.
• Comfortable with writing Bash scripts for automation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CVE feeds and triage relevance to the infrastructure.
• Conduct supervised penetration tests against the infrastructure.
• Explore kernel security mechanisms and investigate system calls.

Skills

Hands-on Linux skills

Bash scripting

Understanding of security fundamentals

Basic C literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading tech firm based in Auckland is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to engage in hands-on security work, including CVE analysis, Linux administration, and network security. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with real-world experience, whether professional or project-based. This position offers mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear path toward becoming a security specialist in a collaborative team environment.