Principal Embedded Security Engineer
About The Position
Motorola Solutions, a subsidiary of Silvus Technologies, is seeking a full-time Principal Embedded Security Engineer to join their Software Engineering team. This role involves developing Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects, focusing on device drivers, networking functions, encryption, and security features. The position is based in West Los Angeles, CA, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays). The engineer will analyze security regulatory requirements, drive product security requirements definition and system designs, and manage FIPS 140-3 and CSfC certification processes. They will also improve general product security, work with outside cybersecurity evaluation teams, implement and test security protocols and encryption algorithms, and promote best practices for information security within the software engineering team.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
