Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Canonical; Hermosillo; A distancia; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in cryptography and Linux security to enhance Ubuntu's security framework. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to implement security standards and improve compliance. Join a pioneering tech firm committed to innovation and excellence in open source.

Servicios

Distributed work environment

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually

Annual compensation review and recognition rewards

Generous leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues

Travel benefits for company events

Formación

• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals and prior experience with C development.
• Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with the Security Hardening team to achieve security certifications.
• Enhance Linux cryptographic components for FIPS and CC certification.
• Develop security hardening benchmarks and automate audit processes.

Conocimientos

Linux cryptography APIs

Software engineering fundamentals

Linux system administration

Secure coding practices

Open source libraries

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

This is a unique opportunity to use your software engineering and cryptography skills to build and maintain the security foundation that enables Ubuntu and its users to operate securely and remain compliant with international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria.

You will use your applied cryptography, Linux Security, and coding skills to enhance the Ubuntu distribution and collaborate with organizations such as DISA and CIS to draft and implement security hardening benchmarks for Ubuntu.

As a member of the Security Hardening team, you will work with and develop automation tooling to audit deployed systems for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmark compliance. You will interact with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps in our frameworks and develop new solutions to address these challenges. This role offers the opportunity to influence team and security culture, facilitate technical delivery, and help drive team direction and execution. You will collaborate closely with Canonical's kernel team and the wider engineering organization to drive features impacting all Ubuntu users.

Day-to-day responsibilities

1. Collaborate with other engineers in the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain various security certifications.
2. Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS, and others) with features required for FIPS and CC certification.
3. Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components.
4. Work with external partners to develop security hardening benchmarks and automate audit and remediation processes for Ubuntu.
5. Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to land solutions and benefit the community.
6. Communicate and collaborate within and outside Canonical to improve security posture, resolve issues rapidly, and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

What we are looking for in you

• 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, with experience in writing secure code and implementing best practices.
• Development experience working with open source libraries.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote environment.

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

• Experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and standards.
• Experience working with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks, including audit and remediation tooling.
• Experience with Linux Kernel development.
• Experience with Python, OVAL, and Ansible.
• Contributions to open source projects.

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. Our benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies including holiday, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.
• Travel benefits for company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence.

Since 2004, Canonical has been a remote-first company, offering a forward-looking work environment that encourages innovation, learning, and growth. Join us to be part of the future of digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our work environment and products. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.