Principal Embedded Security Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$180,000–$260,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
141 days ago
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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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TL;DR · Principal Embedded Security Engineer

JOB TITLE: Principal Embedded Security Engineer The Principal Embedded Security Engineer joins the Software Engineering team to support the development of MANET radios and advanced research projects. This role involves working on device drivers, networking functions, services, encryption, and security features for mission-critical communications systems. Key responsibilities include analyzing information security regulatory requirements like NIST FIPS 140-3, NIAP Common Criteria, and NSA CNSA to drive system designs and certification processes. The engineer will implement and test security protocols and encryption algorithms while collaborating with external cybersecurity teams to close security gaps. Required expertise includes C/C++ programming, Linux OS, and IP networking at layers 2 and 3. Candidates must be proficient with cryptographic libraries such as AES, TLS, SSL, IPsec, MACsec, VPN, DMVPN, HMAC, and DSA to ensure secure, reliable connectivity.

What you'll do

  • Analyze information security regulatory requirements including NIST FIPS 140-3, NIAP Common Criteria, and NSA CNSA.
  • Define product information security requirements and system designs based on regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Lead the FIPS 140-3 and CSfC certification processes for StreamCaster MANET products.
  • Identify and close security gaps by working with outside cybersecurity evaluation teams.
  • Implement and test various security protocols and encryption algorithms as needed.
  • Develop device drivers, networking functions, services, and encryption features for MANET radios.
  • Improve general product security by adopting industry best practices across the software engineering team.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant fields plus 10 years of networking products embedded software development experience.
  • High School Diploma/GED with at least 14 years of networking products embedded software development experience.
  • Expertise in C/C++ programming.
  • Expertise with cryptographic and information security algorithms, protocols, and libraries such as AES, TLS, SSL, IPsec, MACsec, VPN, DMVPN, HMAC, and DSA.
  • Demonstrated expertise with programming and usage on Linux OS.
  • Proven expertise in IP networking at both layer 2 and layer 3.
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant fields (preferred).
  • Successful FIPS 140 certification experiences are highly desirable (preferred).
  • Experience with CSfC and NSA High Assurance are highly desirable (preferred).

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