Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to achieve and retain security certifications like FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria
• Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components such as OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, and GnuTLS
• Work with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components
• Develop security hardening benchmarks and audit/remediation automation for Ubuntu
• Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream open source projects
• Identify opportunities to improve security posture and resolve issues rapidly

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging
• Strong software engineering fundamentals with C development experience
• Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
• Knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals and secure coding practices
• Significant development experience with open source libraries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a remote-first environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products
• Knowledge of DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks and Compliance as Code
• Experience working directly with the Linux Kernel
• Proficiency with Python, OVAL, and Ansible
• History of contributions to open source projects

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven annual bonus
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel opportunities and Priority Pass for company events

About the Company

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, the company provides the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud.