Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer Aveiro

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer
Aveiro
Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal

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 with international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria.

You will use your applied cryptography, Linux Security, and coding skills to enhance the Ubuntu distribution and work with organizations such as DISA and CIS to draft and implement security hardening benchmarks for Ubuntu.

As a member of the Security Hardening team, you will develop automation tools to audit deployed systems for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmark compliance. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps and develop solutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence team and security culture, facilitate technical delivery, and drive team direction. You will work closely with Canonical's kernel team and the wider engineering organization to impact all Ubuntu users.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to achieve and maintain Security certifications
• Enhance Linux cryptographic components (Open
  SSL, Libgcrypt, Gnu
  TLS) for FIPS and CC certification
• Work with security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto modules
• Develop security benchmarks and automation for Ubuntu
• Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects
• Improve security posture through collaboration and issue resolution

What we are looking for in you

• Experience with Linux cryptography APIs and debugging
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including C development
• Linux system administration and shell scripting skills
• Knowledge of security and cryptography, with secure coding experience
• Experience with open source libraries
• Excellent communication skills in a remote environment

Additional skills that you might also bring

• Experience with FIPS/Common Criteria products and standards
• Experience with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks and audit tooling
• Linux Kernel experience
• Knowledge of Python, OVAL, and Ansible
• Contributions to open source projects

What we offer you

We offer competitive compensation, a distributed work environment, learning budgets, and various benefits including travel opportunities, leave, and wellness programs.

Canonical is a pioneering open source company, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, Io
T, and cloud platforms. We are a
- first company since 2004, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.