Principal Embedded Security Engineer

About the role

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is seeking a full-time Principal Embedded Security Engineer.

The successful individual will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This role involves all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and follows a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected, with Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays designated as on-site days.

Responsibilities

• Analyze applicable information security regulatory requirements and standards including but not limited to NIST FIPS 140-3, NIAP Common Criteria, NSA CNSA.
• Drive product information security requirements definition and system designs based on regulatory and customer requirements and best practices.
• Drive the FIPS 140-3 and CSfC certification process for the StreamCaster MANET products.
• Analyze and improve general product security by adopting the best industry practices.
• Work with outside cybersecurity evaluation team to identify and close security gaps.
• Implement and test different security protocols and encryption algorithms as needed.
• Work with the rest of the software engineering team to adopt the best practices for information security.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant fields plus 10 years of networking products embedded software development experience OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 14 years of networking products embedded software development experience.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming.
• Expertise with commonly used cryptographic and information security algorithms, protocols, and libraries such as AES, TLS, SSL, IPsec, MACsec, VPN, DMVPN, HMAC, DSA, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise with programming and usage on Linux OS.
• Proven expertise in IP networking at both layer 2 and layer 3.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant fields.
• Expertise in best practices in UI/API design related to information security.
• Socket and network programming.
• Successful FIPS 140 certification experiences are highly desirable.
• Experience with CSfC and NSA High Assurance are highly desirable.
• Python and other scripting programming experiences.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Pay

$180,000 - $260,000 / annually

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!