Linux Security Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Linux Security Engineer for a direct-hire position with a client located in Leesburg, VA (Onsite).Salary Range: $150K - $170K/Annum + Benefits; Salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Title: Linux Security EngineerLocation: Leesburg, VA (Onsite)Type: Full TimeJob description:Design, implement, and maintain security monitoring and detection systemsDevelop and tune: Alerting rules, Correlation logic, Anomaly detection modelsDeploy, manage, and optimize Wazuh (or similar EDR platforms)Integrate diverse log sources into SIEM platforms and ensure data qualityBuild and enhance log aggregation pipelines (collection, parsing, normalization)Perform log analysis and event investigation to validate and improve detectionsAnalyze network flow (NetFlow) data and incorporate into detection strategyCollaborate with engineering teams to ensure high-quality security telemetryDesign and build dashboards and visualizations (OpenSearch/Elastic)Document: Logging architecture, Detection logic, Platform configurations, Operational proceduresBenefits: Benefits include but are not limited to:Medical/Dental/Vision401KPTO/Paid HolidaysTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance