Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer
Canonical
about 1 year ago
Remote, Worldwide
Mid Level / Senior
H1B Sponsor
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain various security certifications.
- Enhance Linux cryptographic components for FIPS and CC certification.
- Work with external security consultants to validate kernel and crypto module components.
- Develop security hardening benchmarks and automation for Ubuntu.
- Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to benefit the community.
- Communicate with internal and external partners to improve security posture and deliver solutions.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
- Excellent software engineering fundamentals with prior C development experience.
- Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
- Knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals with experience writing secure code.
- Significant development experience with open source libraries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration in a remote environment.
Benefits
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues and Priority Pass for travel upgrades.
Tech Stack
AnsibleCLinuxPython
Categories
BackendSecurity