Senior Linux Security Architect

Point72 Asset Management, L.P; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings program with employer match

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking a Linux Security Lead to enforce security across its Linux infrastructure. This role involves building security baselines and automation for drift detection, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 6 years in Linux administration with a strong focus on security, proven skills in tools like Ansible, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary of $200,000-$300,000 is offered, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Linux system administration or security engineering.
• Expertise with Ansible for configuration management.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive a security posture across the Linux fleet.
• Build automated drift detection workflows.
• Drive verified vulnerability closure for Linux exposures.

Skills

Linux system administration

Linux security hardening

Configuration management tooling (Ansible)

Drift detection and reconciliation

Collaboration skills

Tools

Ansible

Qualys

CrowdStrike

Job description

A global asset management firm is seeking a Linux Security Lead to enforce security across its Linux infrastructure. This role involves building security baselines and automation for drift detection, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 6 years in Linux administration with a strong focus on security, proven skills in tools like Ansible, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary of $200,000-$300,000 is offered, complemented by comprehensive benefits.