Linux Cryptography & Security Engineer (FIPS/CC)

Canonical; Regina; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer skilled in cryptography to enhance the security foundation of Ubuntu. The role involves working on Linux cryptographic components and collaborating with external partners to implement security benchmarks. Candidates should have strong software engineering fundamentals and experience in secure coding. This role offers a remote-first environment with various benefits including development budgets and annual reviews.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

Personal development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Priority Pass for travel

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals with C development experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to achieve and retain security certifications.
• Enhance Linux cryptographic components for certification requirements.
• Work with partners to develop security benchmarks for Ubuntu.

Skills

Linux cryptography APIs

C development

Linux system administration

secure code implementation

open source libraries

verbal and written communication

Tools

Python

Ansible

Open Vulnerability Assessment Language

Job description

A leading open-source technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer skilled in cryptography to enhance the security foundation of Ubuntu. The role involves working on Linux cryptographic components and collaborating with external partners to implement security benchmarks. Candidates should have strong software engineering fundamentals and experience in secure coding. This role offers a remote-first environment with various benefits including development budgets and annual reviews.