Senior Linux Engineer (C++/GO) for EPM

R&D

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Israel

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Job ID - POS1623_1

Company Description

CyberArk, a Palo Alto Networks company, is the global leader in identity security, trusted by organizations around the world to secure human and machine identities in the modern enterprise. CyberArk’s AI-powered Identity Security Platform applies intelligent privilege controls to every identity with continuous threat prevention, detection and response across the identity lifecycle. With Identity Security, organizations can reduce operational and security risks by enabling zero trust and least privilege with complete visibility, empowering all users and identities, including workforce, IT, developers and machines, to securely access any resource, located anywhere, from everywhere. Learn more at cyberark.com.

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Job Description

You will participate in the development of a new Linux-based security product using GoLang and C++. This role centers on designing and implementing core components of a multi-threaded Linux Agent that operates across Kernel and User space, with a strong emphasis on privilege management and threat detection.

You’ll be deeply involved in:

Architecting scalable, modular, and testable systems.
Diving into Linux system calls, Kernel modules, User space and security frameworks.
Working across multiple Linux distributions to ensure broad compatibility and performance.
Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Creating Python-based automation for testing and deployment.

This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, architectural vision, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience with GoLang and/or modern C/C++, including system-level programming.
5+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems, including:
Deep understanding of Linux architecture, system calls, and module development.
Experience with Kernel debugging, eBPF and LSM frameworks - advantage
Proven expertise in Linux security: SELinux, namespaces, capabilities, PAM, and secure boot.
Strong background in software architecture, including:
Designing scalable, modular, and testable systems - advantage
Familiarity with Python, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker) — advantage
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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