Security & Threat Detection Engineer
About the company and the project:
An international technology company developing advanced Linux-based operating systems and infrastructure tools is looking for a Senior Python Developer with a strong background in system-level programming and Linux internals.
The company’s solutions are trusted by industry leaders such as Dell, GoDaddy, IBM, Zoom, and over 4,500 other organizations worldwide. You’ll work on mission-critical products that enhance Linux server security, enable live patching, and improve overall system reliability.
This is a fully remote position with a flexible schedule, offering you the freedom to work from anywhere while contributing to products used by millions of systems across the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Python-based tools and systems for security automation and threat detection.
- Contribute to building and improving protection mechanisms for Linux-based infrastructure.
- Analyze and mitigate security vulnerabilities, including web threats, malware, and web shells.
- Configure, extend, and maintain WAF (e.g., ModSecurity) and detection rules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security logic into system architecture.
- Automate security workflows using Python and CI/CD tools.
- Research and apply new security technologies to enhance existing products.
Must-Have Requirements:
- 5+ years of commercial experience with Python.
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux in production environments.
- Experience with system programming concepts (e.g., sockets, filesystems, process management).
- Familiarity with security tools and techniques (WAF, ModSecurity, IDS/IPS, regular expressions).
- Experience with CI/CD systems and automation (preferably Ansible, Jenkins).
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience detecting and mitigating malware, web shells, or vulnerabilities.
- Familiarity with YARA rules, log analysis, or reverse engineering basics.
- Experience with SQL or data processing for security-related use cases.
- Knowledge of Go.
Benefits:
- A decent salary according to your experience and skills (the exact amount is discussed with the final candidate)
- Compensation for private medical insurance
- Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
- Budget for education
- Paid annual leave and sick leave
- Completely remote cooperation
- Flexible working hours
- Long-term employment on a full-time basis
- The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.