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Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Full-timePosted
Salary
Not disclosed
Eligible batches
2024 · 2025 · 2026
Location
Remote
Apply by
13 Dec 2026

About the role

Canonical is looking for a Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer to strengthen Ubuntu’s security foundation. The role blends software engineering, cryptography, and Linux system expertise to help achieve certifications like FIPS 140‑3 and Common Criteria while building automation for security hardening.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Security Hardening team to maintain and attain security certifications.
  • Extend Linux cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, and GnuTLS for certification requirements.
  • Work with external consultants and partners to test, validate, and automate audit and remediation of security benchmarks.
  • Contribute code upstream to Ubuntu and related open‑source projects.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to identify security gaps and deliver solutions.

Skills

  • Strong C programming and low‑level Linux cryptography API experience.
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
  • Solid understanding of security and cryptography fundamentals.
  • Experience contributing to open‑source libraries and projects.
  • Effective verbal and written communication for remote collaboration.

Resume keywords

Asked for

  • C
  • Linux
  • Cryptography
  • Shell scripting
  • System administration
  • Open source
  • Security fundamentals

Nice to have

  • Fips
  • Common criteria
  • Disa-stig
  • Cis
  • Python
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Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person sprints.
  • Annual compensation review and performance‑based bonus.
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
  • Generous holiday, maternity and paternity leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and travel perks.
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Founded 2004 · 1001-5000 employees · HQ London, UK

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