“DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”
Get pre-vetted system security developers with expertise in OS hardening, network security, SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management. Hire qualified candidates matched to your requirements in 2 weeks—not 2 months.
Andres
Recruitment Expert
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Deep knowledge of Linux security (SELinux, AppArmor, iptables, file permissions, audit logging) and Windows Server security (Group Policy, Windows Defender, Active Directory hardening). Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs for hardening standards.
Experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, pfSense), IDS/IPS systems (Snort, Suricata, Zeek), VPN configuration, network segmentation, and DMZ architecture. Understanding of network protocols, packet analysis, and traffic monitoring.
Hands-on experience with major SIEM platforms: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic SIEM, or LogRhythm. Skills should include log ingestion, parser development, detection rule writing, dashboard creation, and alert tuning to reduce false positives.
Experience deploying and managing EDR/XDR solutions: CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, or Cortex XDR. Understanding of endpoint hardening, application whitelisting, and behavioral detection.
Proficiency with vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, Rapid7 InsightVM) and the full vulnerability lifecycle: scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting. Understanding of CVSS scoring and risk-based prioritization.
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for security automation, log analysis, threat hunting, and custom tool development. Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet) for security policy enforcement at scale.
Lina
Senior System Security Engineer
9 years in infrastructure security, currently Security Lead at a European fintech. Built their SOC from scratch, reduced MTTR from 4 hours to 25 minutes. Expert in hybrid environments—manages security for 200+ on-prem servers alongside AWS workloads
Edan
Security Operations Engineer
6 years in security operations, currently at a US healthcare company (remote). HIPAA compliance expert—implemented technical controls for 3 successful audits. Strong in endpoint security and incident response
Iulian
Network Security Engineer
8 years specializing in network security and infrastructure protection. Background includes 3 years at a managed security service provider (MSSP) handling security for 50+ clients. Expert in firewall architecture, IDS/IPS tuning, and network forensics
Testimonials
“DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”
“DistantJob took the time to talk about the job description and explore what was important to us. They came back with a great candidate on the first try!”
“I can easily say that I’ve never worked with a more dedicated, patient, and productive developer. DistantJob made the remote engagement painless. Win-win!”
“We have 3 employees from DistantJob right now. Phenomenal. For the dollar value that we are spending, we are far ahead of what we would find locally or offshore.”
“Hiring through DistantJob (…) surpassed my expectations. I had no opinion before, neither for [remote work] or against, but this experience definitely put it on the radar for me.”
“DistantJob is great for helping you find technical folks especially when your local area doesn’t have the right pool of talent for the job.”
“The remote developers presented by DistantJob] delivered a caliber of quality, skill and technical expertise, beyond my best expectations, far exceeding our local team members.”
“Working with DistantJob made everything about recruiting a highly technical employee easier and cost-effective.”
As a leading remote IT recruitment agency, we care that our clients take part throughout the hiring process. Why? Because for us, hiring a qualified candidate is not only about the skills and abilities, but it’s also about how candidates match with your company’s culture.
We discuss your infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud), current security tools, compliance requirements, and what gaps you need to fill. We’ll ask about your threat model and team structure.
Our recruitment team searches and sources new candidates matching your requirements. We conduct technical screens covering relevant tools and scenarios.
Candidates complete practical exercises relevant to your needs—SIEM rule writing, incident response scenarios, or infrastructure security reviews. We verify hands-on ability, not just certifications.
Within 2 weeks, you receive detailed profiles of 3-5 qualified candidates including assessment results, tool expertise, and our recruiter’s notes on fit.
You interview candidates directly. We provide interview guides and can facilitate technical assessments if needed.
We maintain a network of senior system security developers who’ve passed technical assessments covering SIEM, endpoint security, network defense, and incident response. You interview qualified finalists—not resume stacks.
Our recruiters specialize in security roles. We present qualified system security developers within 2 weeks, matched to your specific infrastructure (Windows vs. Linux), tools (Splunk vs. QRadar), and compliance requirements.
Unlike marketplaces providing contractors, DistantJob places full-time developers who integrate with your team. They learn your systems, attend your standups, and build the institutional knowledge that makes security effective.
We prioritize candidates with 4-8 hours of overlap with US/Canada business hours. Critical for security roles where real-time collaboration and incident response matter.
International payroll, contracts, compliance, equipment—we manage everything. Your system security developer joins as a seamless extension of your team while we handle administrative overhead.
If a placement doesn’t work out, we provide a replacement at no additional recruitment cost. Your security coverage stays on track.
While related, system security and cloud security are distinct specializations:
| Aspect | System Security | Cloud Security |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | On-premises servers, networks, endpoints | Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) |
| Access Control | Active Directory, local accounts, network ACLs | IAM policies, service accounts, resource policies |
| Network Security | Physical firewalls, VLANs, IDS/IPS appliances | Security groups, NACLs, cloud WAF |
| Key Tools | Splunk, Nessus, CrowdStrike, Cisco firewalls | CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Terraform |
| Responsibility Model | Organization owns entire stack | Shared responsibility with cloud provider |
| Certifications | CISSP, GSEC, CCNP Security | AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, CCSP |
No. We place full-time remote employees who work in your repos and rituals.
System security developers protect an organization’s IT infrastructure from cyber threats. Their responsibilities include hardening operating systems (Linux, Windows Server), configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems, managing SIEM platforms, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing endpoint protection, and developing security policies. They work across networks, servers, and endpoints to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
Yes, the shortlists prioritize dependable overlap and strong async communication.
Yes: global contracts, NDA, payroll, benefits, and compliance are included.
System security focuses on protecting traditional IT infrastructure—servers, networks, endpoints, and on-premises systems. It emphasizes OS hardening, firewall configuration, and physical network security. Cloud security specifically addresses cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with focus on IAM policies, cloud misconfigurations, and shared responsibility models. Many organizations need both: system security for on-premises/hybrid infrastructure and cloud security for cloud workloads.
Key certifications include: CompTIA Security+ (foundational), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and vendor-specific certifications like Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security. For network-focused roles, Cisco CCNA Security or CCNP Security are valuable.
In the US, system security developers typically earn $100,000-$150,000 for mid-level roles and $140,000-$190,000 for senior positions. Specialists in high-demand areas like penetration testing or incident response command premium rates. Through remote international hiring, companies can access equivalent talent from Eastern Europe ($50,000-$80,000) or Latin America ($55,000-$85,000) while maintaining quality standards.
When you partner with DistantJob for your next hire, you get the highest quality developers who will deliver expert work on time. We headhunt developers globally; that means you can expect candidates within two weeks or less and at a great value.
Increase your development output within the next 30 days without sacrificing quality.
