Linux Client Platform Engineer (100% Remote)

Our Customer is a leading global collaboration platform that's transforming the way people work together, from the smallest business to the largest enterprise. With more than 500 million registered users across more than 180 countries, their mission is to unleash the world’s creative energy by designing a more enlightened way of working. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, they have more than 12 offices around the world.

Our Customer is seeking a Linux Client Platform Engineer on a contract basis to help support their business needs. This role is 100% remote.

The Linux Client Platform Engineer Contractor will lead efforts to close security gaps in the Linux endpoint fleet, ensuring compliance with the security policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external resources to implement necessary security controls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of security controls for Linux endpoints to achieve full compliance by Q3 2025.
• Collaborate with CIT, Infra, DART, infra security, identity, and CorpOps teams to ensure alignment and progress.
• Assess and implement Mobile Device Management (MDM) options and other control solutions.
• Apply CIS hardening benchmarks to all approved operating systems.
• Manage and enforce device certificate management and disk encryption solutions.
• Develop and execute a phased rollout plan for security controls, ensuring minimal disruption to users.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure all blocking actions log events for DART to use.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for audit and compliance purposes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Linux system administration and security.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Experience with MDM solutions and endpoint security tools (e.g., Jamf, Intune, FleetDM).
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and hardening practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in a similar role within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience with Zscaler and Crowdstrike solutions.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

Please note: In order to to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. At the point of offer, contractors will be required to attest their vaccination status.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability