Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Canonical
Anywhere
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: CybersecuritySkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Build and maintain the security foundation behind Ubuntu, leveraging applied cryptography and Linux security to enhance the distribution and support compliance with standards like FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. Join the Security Hardening team to develop audit and remediation automation for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmarks, extend cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS), collaborate with kernel and upstream communities, and work with external partners to close security gaps.

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3 years ago

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

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Job Summary

Build and maintain the security foundation behind Ubuntu, leveraging applied cryptography and Linux security to enhance the distribution and support compliance with standards like FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. Join the Security Hardening team to develop audit and remediation automation for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmarks, extend cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS), collaborate with kernel and upstream communities, and work with external partners to close security gaps.
Location: Anywhere
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate with engineers in the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain security certifications.
  • •Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components to support FIPS and Common Criteria certification requirements.
  • •Develop audit and remediation automation for Ubuntu against DISA-STIG and CIS benchmarks.
  • •Work with external partners and consultants to test, validate, and improve kernel and crypto security hardening frameworks.
  • •Contribute solutions to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects while coordinating delivery and security posture improvements.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusLearning BudgetAnnual HolidayMaternity LeavePaternity Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
  • •Strong software engineering fundamentals with demonstrated C development experience.
  • •Hands-on Linux system administration and shell scripting experience.
  • •Knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals with experience writing secure code and applying best practices.
  • •Significant development experience working with open source libraries.
Experience:Open sourceSecurityCryptography
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CLinuxOpenSSLLibgcryptGnuTLSFIPS 140-3Common CriteriaDISA-STIGCIS benchmarksFIPSFedRAMPShell scriptingPythonOVALAnsibleLinux KernelUbuntu

Company Brief

Canonical
Develops and maintains Ubuntu, a leading open-source Linux distribution, and provides cloud, IoT, and enterprise support, tooling, and services to enable deployment, management, and security of infrastructure and applications.
Industry: Enterprise Software
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2004
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