Canonical

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Canonical

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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