Linux security and Release Management Engineer

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • DevOps

Job Summary

Job Description

This role at Microsoft's Azure Linux Group requires a highly skilled Linux Engineer with a background in security and release management. Responsibilities include ensuring secure and timely Linux releases across Azure cloud and Edge environments. This involves managing the lifecycle of Linux distributions, addressing vulnerabilities by backporting patches, collaborating with open-source communities (Fedora, Red Hat), and integrating security patching into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of professional software development experience on Linux, expertise in languages like C, Python, or Golang, and a strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and best practices. They will also work to automate release management, monitor vulnerabilities, and partner with internal and external teams to remediate security issues.
Must have:
  • 8+ years Linux software development experience
  • Linux distribution management expertise
  • Strong security vulnerability knowledge
  • Open-source community engagement experience
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting
  • Backporting patches and security remediation
Good to have:
  • CI/CD pipeline integration experience
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
  • Contributions to open-source projects
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

Are you passionate about Linux and enabling it in a large, distributed setting both in the Azure cloud and Edge? Do you want to be part of a high-energy and creative team that is currently building the future of the Azure platform? Do you love to contribute to Linux and the open-source community across the globe? We are the Azure Linux Group rt Microsoft. Azure Linux powers critical Azure services ranging from Azure Kubernetes Service in the cloud to Azure Nexus on the Edge. We’re growing and looking to add engineering talent who will help us build great teams and lead the technology direction as we create and enable Azure Linux at scale across the Azure fleet.

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer who is from Linux security and release management background to join our dynamic team. This position is crucial in ensuring secure, stable, and timely Linux releases while proactively mitigating security risks. In this role, you will contribute to managing the lifecycle of Linux distributions, address vulnerabilities by seeking and backporting patches, and collaborate with open-source communities (e.g., Fedora, Red Hat) to address security challenges.
Microsoft loves Linux and Open Source, come join us if you do too.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • B.S or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience on Linux with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, Python, Rust, or Golang with deep technical expertise in these areas
  • Extensive experience with Linux distribution management (e.g., Fedora, Red Hat, CentOS, Debian)
  • Strong knowledge of security vulnerabilities (CVEs), security best practices, and experience in backporting patches for Linux systems
  • Experience engaging with open-source communities (e.g., Fedora, Red Hat) to address security issues and contribute patches
  • Proven track record of collaborating with upstream developers to fix vulnerabilities and improve security
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) to streamline release management and security patching processes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating security patching and release management processes into CI/CD pipelines to automate updates and ensure secure releases
  • Strong communication skills to work across teams and with open-source communities
  • Ability to communicate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Contributing to open-source projects, like the Linux or CNCF projects, is a plus

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Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth deployment of Linux updates across the organization, including coordinating upgrades, security patches, and updates across systems with minimal disruption to production environments
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce security standards and best practices for Linux distributions, ensuring they align with organizational policies
  • Monitor, identify, and assess vulnerabilities impacting the organization’s Linux distributions
  • Backport and apply security patches for vulnerabilities, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and infrastructure
  • Integrate vulnerability scanning tools into the development and release workflows to catch security issues early in the development process.
  • Work closely with internal teams to prioritize and remediate critical vulnerabilities while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Actively engage with open-source communities (e.g., Fedora, Red Hat) to stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities and contribute to security discussions
  • Partner with upstream maintainers and developers to address vulnerabilities and bugs in open-source projects
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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