Responsibilities
- Interpret NDcPP and Common Criteria requirements and convert them into actionable software development tasks.
- Implement security features involving cryptography, certificate management, authentication, audit logging, and access control using C/C++, Python, Bash, package patching, and configuration changes.
- Harden embedded Linux environments by configuring iptables, disabling insecure services, securing boot, and enforcing least-privilege port policies.
- Secure SSH, SNMPv3, syslog over TLS, authenticated NTP, and HTTPS in accordance with certification requirements.
- Upgrade embedded Linux operating systems and packages and remediate vulnerabilities through upstream patches, package updates, or product fixes.
- Monitor CVE reports and security advisories and address vulnerabilities in existing product revisions.
- Prepare Common Criteria certification documentation, including Security Guides and Security Targets.
- Develop Python and Bash utilities for security workflows, testing, and automation.
- Help maintain Jenkins packages, plugins, build scripts, and shared CI infrastructure and occasionally triage build failures.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience with C/C++ development.
- 1–2 years of experience with Python and Bash scripting.
- Ability to interpret security standards, protection profiles, and compliance documentation.
- Familiarity with TLS/SSL, X.509 certificates, authentication mechanisms, cryptographic protocols, Linux security management, firewall configuration, service hardening, and user permissions.
- Familiarity with securing SSH, SNMP, syslog, NTP, and HTTPS.
- Experience tracking CVEs or security advisories and applying upstream patches or fixes.
- Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when working with security-sensitive code.
- Prior Common Criteria, NDcPP, or FIPS certification experience; embedded Linux build systems such as Buildroot or Yocto; secure C/C++ coding; PQC awareness; Git or Subversion; and CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, or similar certifications are preferred.
Benefits
- Employer-funded benefits program.
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Work-life balance, employee assistance plan, employee discount platform, career progression, casual work environment, social events, and sports teams.
- On-site role in Markham, Ontario, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
About Evertz
Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery. Considered as an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz’ customer base also includes telecommunications, satellite, cable TV, IPTV providers, and professional audio-visual, government, military, enterprise, and new media sectors. With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China,, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.