Senior macOS/Linux Security Engineer - Remote

Forcepoint; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth

Latest tools and technologies

Job summary

Forcepoint is seeking a highly skilled Senior macOS/Linux Developer to design, develop, and maintain advanced DLP and network security products. You'll work on macOS internals, kernel-level programming, and network protocols to protect data and mitigate cyber threats.

You will implement components using Endpoint Security, Network Extension, and System Extensions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compatibility with macOS security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on macOS internals.
• Deep knowledge of macOS system architecture and APIs.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, and/or Swift for macOS development.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security principles.
• Experience with macOS security frameworks and DLP solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement macOS-specific components for DLP and security products.
• Develop low-level system tools using Apple security frameworks to monitor data flows and network traffic.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust security solutions.
• Implement and maintain network filtering, packet inspection, and proxy capabilities on macOS.
• Ensure compliance with macOS security frameworks and code signing practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex system-level issues in macOS daemons and extensions.

Skills

macOS internals

C/C++/Swift

network security

debugging

communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Google Test

Catch2

lldb

Instruments

Job description

Forcepoint is seeking a highly skilled Senior macOS/Linux Developer to design, develop, and maintain advanced DLP and network security products. You'll work on macOS internals, kernel-level programming, and network protocols to protect data and mitigate cyber threats.

You will implement components using Endpoint Security, Network Extension, and System Extensions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compatibility with macOS security frameworks.