Senior Defensive Security Engineer – Embedded Linux

Silvus Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, part of Motorola Solutions, is hiring a Senior Defensive Security Engineer in Los Angeles. This full-time role focuses on protecting embedded systems through robust security measures. Responsibilities include designing Linux security architectures, conducting assessments, and managing vulnerabilities. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional employee benefits including medical, dental, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in defensive security roles focused on Linux‑based systems.
• Expertise in Linux network security, secure coding, or embedded systems security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Linux‑based security architectures for embedded systems.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of Linux‑based embedded systems.
• Manage vulnerabilities in Linux‑based embedded systems.

Skills

Linux network security

Secure coding

Embedded systems security

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

auditd

Lynis

Job description

Silvus Technologies, part of Motorola Solutions, is hiring a Senior Defensive Security Engineer in Los Angeles. This full-time role focuses on protecting embedded systems through robust security measures. Responsibilities include designing Linux security architectures, conducting assessments, and managing vulnerabilities. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional employee benefits including medical, dental, and stock options.