Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

What this role involves

This role involves building and maintaining the security foundation for Ubuntu, focusing on cryptography and compliance with standards like FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. Responsibilities include enhancing Linux cryptographic components, developing automation for security hardening, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The position is remote-first with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.

Skills this posting asks for

• linux cryptography
• openssl
• libgcrypt
• gnutls
• c
• linux system administration
• shell scripting
• open source libraries
• fips 140-3
• common criteria
• disa-stig
• cis benchmarks
• python
• oval
• ansible
• linux kernel

Requirements

• Remote policy: remote

From the employer’s posting

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 to international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. &…