Senior Embedded Security Engineer

What you'll do

• Design and implement Linux-based security for embedded systems, including secure boot and kernel hardening.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of Linux-based embedded systems to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Manage vulnerabilities in Linux-based embedded systems through timely patching and kernel updates.
• Develop and script in embedded C/C++ for Linux environments.
• Implement Linux security controls such as SELinux, AppArmor, or iptables.
• Design secure Linux communication systems featuring encryption, authentication, and key management.
• Perform threat modeling and utilize security tools like Blackduck or Coverity for vulnerability scanning.
• Integrate hardware security features such as TPM or Secure Enclaves into Linux systems.

What we're looking for

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant fields plus 5 years of networking products embedded software development experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years in Linux network security, secure coding, or embedded systems security.
• Proficiency in coding and scripting in embedded C/C++ for Linux environments.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• Experience using AI in penetration testing, secure boot for xilinx or microchip SoCs, or Linux security tools like Blackduck and Coverity (preferred).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Security Expert, CompTIA Security+, or Linux-specific certifications like LFCS or RHCE (preferred).