Secure Linux Distribution Engineer - CVE & Packaging

ALTEN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Linux Software & Security Engineer to join their eLxr team in Austin, Texas. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining security components across a Debian-based Linux distribution, including package management and CVE remediation. Ideal candidates have strong programming skills (C/C++, Python), security expertise, and knowledge of Debian systems. Join a collaborative environment to enhance platform performance and security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Linux engineering, software development, or distribution maintenance.
• Familiarity with STIG, CIS, FIPS 140-x, NIST 800-53, or similar security frameworks.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components used within the eLxr distribution.
• Create, update, and optimize Debian packages.
• Investigate, triage, reproduce, and remediate CVEs across the distribution.

Skills

Linux engineering

Software development

Security frameworks

Programming languages (C/C++, Python)

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Debian packaging tools

CI/CD systems (GitLab CI)

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a Linux Software & Security Engineer to join their eLxr team in Austin, Texas. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining security components across a Debian-based Linux distribution, including package management and CVE remediation. Ideal candidates have strong programming skills (C/C++, Python), security expertise, and knowledge of Debian systems. Join a collaborative environment to enhance platform performance and security.