Engineer II - Cybersecurity R&D

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in the United States is seeking an Engineer II for Cybersecurity R&D to join the Junos Cybersecurity R&D organization within the Networking business unit. This role is hybrid, requiring on average 2 days per week in an HPE office and a strong focus on secure router/switch development.

You will contribute to certification readiness, threat modelling, and secure development practices, collaborating with engineering teams to advance product security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or adjacent technical field.
• Typically 2–3 years experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with networking protocols TLS, SSH, IPsec in product context.
• Proficiency in C and/or Python; Rust is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support security certifications including FIPS 140, Common Criteria, and EUCRA.
• Develop and enhance product security capabilities through analysis, threat modelling, and testing.
• Contribute to security roadmaps and adopt new cybersecurity technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Adaptability

Networking protocols

Programming: C

Programming: Python

AI for security

Technical communication

Security certifications knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Job description

Engineer II – Cybersecurity R&D

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that will operate at the frontier of cybersecurity, as part of the Junos Cybersecurity R&D organization in the HPE Networking business unit.

The mission of Cybersecurity R&D is to collaborate across functions to build and sustain secure routers, switches, and firewalls running Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved. The organization spans cybersecurity domains with major responsibilities in the development of system security features, applied cryptography, supporting security certifications, and Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices, including harnessing frontier AI models for vulnerability discovery and remediation.

Responsibilities:

• ·Support security certifications including NIST FIPS 140, Common Criteria, and the European Union Cybersecurity Resilience Act (EUCRA)
• ·Develops and enhances product security capabilities including certification gap analysis, risk-based threat modelling, static analysis of code, dynamic analysis of running network devices, penetration testing, hardware security assessments, and AI-enhanced vulnerability management
• ·Adopts new cybersecurity technologies and innovations that benefit product security posture and processes; understands the cybersecurity roadmap, and then executes the roadmap
• ·Continually gains domain experience to provide consulting to key stakeholders including engineering managers, platform teams, and product line managers
• ·Pursues excellence in cybersecurity design and development

Education and Experience Required:

• ·Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or adjacent technical field of study
• ·Typically 2-3 years experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• ·Working knowledge of the art and science of cybersecurity
• ·Ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome in the face of quickly evolving cybersecurity challenges and strategies
• ·Basic knowledge of networking, networking security protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec), and cryptography as built into networking products
• ·Some experience working in one or more programming languages: C preferred, Python; bonus points for Rust
• ·Familiarity with product security certifications -- FIPS 140 and Common Criteria – from gap analysis, to product preparation, to pre-testing, to submission to third-party labs, to certificate award; ability to quickly ramp on on EU CRA
• ·Working experience in harnessing AI systems for defensive security purposes including vulnerability discovery and management; understands the importance of AI governance and keeping the human-in-the-loop
• ·Basic technical communication skills both verbal and written; ability to discuss design proposals and implementation

Relocation support can be provided for eligible candidates

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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