Remote Security Software Engineer Job in Raleigh, NC Canonical

Who you are

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• A thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities
• Modern engineering techniques to find and fix them
• Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
• Skill in one or more of C Python Go Rust Java Ruby or PHP
• Experience as a security champion
• Experience driving security within a wider SDLC process
• Professional written and spoken English
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills curiosity flexibility and accountability
• Passion thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each

Desirables

• Linux Kernel Security
• FIPS Certification
• Linux cryptography APIs
• Performance engineering

What the job involves

• Define implement and document new security features
• Lead security-oriented thinking in a product engineering team
• Analyze fix and test vulnerabilities in Canonical and open source Software
• Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects to benefit the community
• Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities
• Integrate new tools in our security infrastructure pipelines and processes
• Achieve and retain various security certifications
• Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components - specifically with modules such as OpenSSL/Libgcrypt - with the features and functionality required for country-specific compliance such as FIPS and CC certification
• Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks
• Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu
• Monitor the security industry for new developments
• Develop test and maintain new software capabilities
• Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams