Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Help achieve and retain security certifications
• ▹Extend Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS)
• ▹Test and validate kernel and crypto modules with external consultants
• ▹Develop security hardening benchmarks and audit tooling
• ▹Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects

Requirements

• ▹Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs
• ▹Experience with C development
• ▹Linux system administration and shell scripting
• ▹Knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals
• ▹Excellent written and verbal communication in a remote setting

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products
• ▹Experience with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks
• ▹Direct Linux kernel experience
• ▹Knowledge of Python, OVAL, Ansible
• ▹History of open source contributions

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Performance-driven annual bonus
• ▹Home-based work

About the company

Canonical develops Ubuntu and is a leading open source operating system provider.