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Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

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Full-time
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Software engineer for Linux security and cryptography work on Ubuntu. Needs C development, low-level Linux cryptography APIs, Linux administration, shell scripting, secure coding, and open source library experience. Remote worldwide, with required in-person company events 2–4 times per year.

Core skills

Linux cryptography APIsC

Required skills

Linux system administrationShell scripting

Optional skills

FIPSCommon CriteriaDISA-STIGCIS benchmarksCompliance as CodeLinux KernelPythonOVAL

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain security certifications
  • Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components such as OpenSSL, Libgcrypt and GnuTLS for FIPS and Common Criteria certification
  • Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components
  • Work with external partners to develop security hardening benchmarks and audit/remediation automation for Ubuntu
  • Contribute solutions to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to improve security posture, resolve issues and deliver solutions on schedule

What they require

  • Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging
  • Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including prior experience with C development
  • Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
  • Knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals and direct experience writing secure code and implementing best practices
  • Significant development experience working with open source libraries
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for remote collaboration with internal and external partners

Benefits

  • Performance-driven annual bonus
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

London-based software company, developer of Ubuntu

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What people say about this company

3.6/ 5

  • Employees appreciate the company's commitment to open-source software and its impact on the tech community.
  • Many enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the work-life balance offered.
  • Some reviews mention a lack of clear career progression and development opportunities.

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