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Linux/Unix Security Remediation Specialist

Remote from Spain·Added 3 months ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Salary: Up to €30,000 a year
About €1,930 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote from Spain
English: Required

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience in Linux and Unix systems administration.
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, CentOS, AIX, and Solaris.
Experience in vulnerability management and security remediation.
Knowledge of system hardening based on CIS Benchmarks.
Experience with tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
Knowledge of CVE, CVSS, and the vulnerability lifecycle.
Automation using Bash and Python.
Experience with Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, or similar patch management tools.
Knowledge of user management, permissions, services, daemons, and security configurations.
Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Nice to have

Experience in security audits and compliance.
Knowledge of DevOps and infrastructure automation.
Experience in large-scale, high-criticality corporate environments.

The role

What you'll do

Analysis and management of vulnerabilities detected through tools such as Tenable, Qualys, and Rapid7.
Validation of findings, analysis of false positives, and prioritization according to criticality, CVSS, and business risk.
Application of security patches and updates in Linux and Unix environments.
Implementation of hardening measures following CIS Benchmarks and corporate standards.
Correction of insecure configurations in operating systems, services, and critical components.
Administration and securing of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Unix (AIX, Solaris) environments.
Secure configuration of SSH, authentication, permissions, auditing, and access policies.
Automation of remediation, patching, and compliance tasks using Bash and Python.
Development of scripts to optimize security and administration processes.
Monitoring of remediation SLAs and preparation of compliance and risk reports.
Collaboration with Systems, Security, Networking, and DevOps teams.
Support for audits and generation of regulatory compliance evidence.

How you'll work

📍 Modality: 100% Remote
💰 Salary: Up to €30,000 gross/year

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500
Website: tecdata.es

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Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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