Embedded Security Engineer

Accentuate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the essential services industry is looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer for a fully remote position. The role involves developing communication protocol stacks and enhancing security features using the OpenSSL library. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in embedded systems, programming in C/C++, and experience with Linux environments and cryptography.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize communications protocol stacks.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
• Build software to handle digital certificates for security.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Embedded Systems Development

Cryptography

Networking Tools Utilization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

OpenSSL

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer for a fully remote position with a client in the essential services industry. We are looking for candidates who have a strong background in embedded systems development in Linux build environments, testing, and developing communication protocol stacks.In this role, you'll be responsible for building protocol layers, using the OpenSSL library for encryption to create new security features and ensure existing ones run smoothly. If you have a strong foundation in C/C++ development and experience taking specifications and turning them into secure and functional code this might be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize communications protocol stacks.
• Develop software to handle digital certificates used for security.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues while supporting end-users.
• Utilize networking tools to identify and resolve communications issues.
• Build tests to check that the communication tools work as planned.
• Write code to encrypt information and confirm identities, following set rules.
• Develop software to handle digital certificates used for security.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in C /C++ and experience creating programs for embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and building software in that environment.
• Experience with embedded systems communication protocol libraries (e.g., communications gateways, protocol test tools, etc.)
• Knowledge of cryptography and the OpenSSL library.
• Security certifications like Security+/ CISSP (preferred).
• Experience with IEC 61850, IEC 60870, or DNP3 communication standards (preferred).