Principal Embedded Security Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$180,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About Motorola Solutions

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

As a Principal Embedded Security Engineer on the Software Engineering team, you will contribute to the development of MANET radios and advanced research projects. You will be responsible for all aspects of the system, including device drivers, networking functions, services, encryption, and security features. Your role involves analyzing information security regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NSA CNSA to drive product design and certification processes. You will implement and test various security protocols and encryption algorithms while collaborating with teams to close security gaps. The role requires expertise in C/C++ programming, Linux OS, and IP networking at layers two and three. Key technical skills include proficiency with cryptographic libraries like AES, TLS, SSL, IPsec, MACsec, VPN, DMVPN, HMAC, and DSA. This position addresses the challenge of providing secure, reliable communications for mission-critical applications in demanding environments.

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.
  • Improve general product security by adopting industry best practices and identifying gaps with external evaluation teams.
  • Implement and test various security protocols and encryption algorithms such as AES, TLS, SSL, IPsec, and MACsec.
  • Develop embedded software for device drivers, networking functions, services, and security features in C/C++.
  • Manage the integration of cryptographic libraries and secure communication protocols within Linux-based systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contract requirements.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 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 in 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.

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