CIQ
This role focuses on securing the Linux operating system from a deep technical perspective, requiring expertise in security errata, compliance profiles, and proactive hardening techniques. The ideal candidate will develop tools to streamline security processes and leverage AI to enhance development and release workflows. The position demands a strong background in Linux engineering with a specialized focus on OS-level security practices.
CIQ is an enterprise Linux platform company reimagining software infrastructure with Rocky Linux as its foundation. It offers a complete stack of products — including RLC Pro (a FIPS-validated enterprise Linux OS), Fuzzball (AI and HPC orchestration), Warewulf Pro (cluster provisioning), Ascender Pro (IT automation), and Apptainer (containerization) — designed for security, high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, and sovereign deployment. CIQ also provides enterprise support, lifecycle maintenance, consulting, and custom training to help organizations deploy and scale Linux-based environments.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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CIQ didn’t post a salary, so this is our estimate from similar listings.
30% below the average for this role
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