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Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer
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Canonical . Overview
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 to international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. You will use 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. Responsibilities
Develop automation tooling to audit deployed systems for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmark compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps in security frameworks and develop new solutions. Influence team and security culture, facilitate technical delivery, and help drive team direction and execution. Collaborate closely with Canonical’s kernel team and the wider engineering organization to drive features impacting all Ubuntu users. Collaborate with other engineers in the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain various Security certifications. Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS, and others) with features required for FIPS and CC certification. Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components. Work with external partners to develop security hardening benchmarks and audit + remediation automation for Ubuntu. Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to land solutions and benefit the community. Communicate and collaborate within and outside Canonical to improve security posture and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. What we are looking for
Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging. Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including prior experience with C development. Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting. Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals with direct experience writing secure code and implementing best practices. Significant development experience with open source libraries. Excellent verbal and written communications to enable efficient collaboration with internal and external partners in a remote-first environment. Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Prior experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and knowledge of underlying standards. Experience with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks and related audit + remediation tooling (e.g., Compliance as Code). Experience working directly with the Linux Kernel. Experience with Python, OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language), and Ansible. History of contributions to open source projects. What we offer
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus and additional benefits aligned with Canonical’s values and global fairness. Distributed work environment with in-person biannual team sprints — remote-friendly since 2004. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review and recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme and opportunities to travel for team meetings. Priority travel upgrades for long-haul company events. About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and are a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for excellence. Canonical has been remote-first since its inception in 2004. Equal Opportunity
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background is valued, and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.
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Join to apply for the
Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer
role at
Canonical . Overview
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 to international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. You will use 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. Responsibilities
Develop automation tooling to audit deployed systems for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmark compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps in security frameworks and develop new solutions. Influence team and security culture, facilitate technical delivery, and help drive team direction and execution. Collaborate closely with Canonical’s kernel team and the wider engineering organization to drive features impacting all Ubuntu users. Collaborate with other engineers in the Security Hardening team to achieve and retain various Security certifications. Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS, and others) with features required for FIPS and CC certification. Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components. Work with external partners to develop security hardening benchmarks and audit + remediation automation for Ubuntu. Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to land solutions and benefit the community. Communicate and collaborate within and outside Canonical to improve security posture and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. What we are looking for
Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging. Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including prior experience with C development. Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting. Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals with direct experience writing secure code and implementing best practices. Significant development experience with open source libraries. Excellent verbal and written communications to enable efficient collaboration with internal and external partners in a remote-first environment. Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Prior experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and knowledge of underlying standards. Experience with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks and related audit + remediation tooling (e.g., Compliance as Code). Experience working directly with the Linux Kernel. Experience with Python, OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language), and Ansible. History of contributions to open source projects. What we offer
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus and additional benefits aligned with Canonical’s values and global fairness. Distributed work environment with in-person biannual team sprints — remote-friendly since 2004. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review and recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme and opportunities to travel for team meetings. Priority travel upgrades for long-haul company events. About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and are a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for excellence. Canonical has been remote-first since its inception in 2004. Equal Opportunity
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background is valued, and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.
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