Software Engineer-Information Security (Open Source Compliance) IRC286485

Hitachi•Dallas, TX

26d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Engineering & Automation (Embedded + SDLC): Automate audits of binaries and source for license usage; run SCA and produce SBOMs (CycloneDX/SPDX). Standardize reproducible build engineering with CMake and Clang/LLVM; manage dependencies via Conan and Snapcraft(where applicable). Govern artifacts in JFrog Artifactory with dependency health checks via JFrog Xray. Operationalize GitOps (GitHub/GitLab) and design CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitLab CI. Security Testing & Vulnerability Management: Integrate SAST/DAST/IAST into embedded and app pipelines (C/C++, C #, Python, JavaScript, XML); enforce gates, SLAs, and remediation workflows. Triage third-party vulnerabilities and assess results from CodeQL, SonarQube, and related scanners; drive fix plans across firmware and supporting services. Open Source Candidates & Revalidation: Create, publish, and continually revalidate Open Source Candidates (GPL/MPL and others) with reproducible build scripts, license texts, copyright notices, and end-user instructions. Triage and resolve revalidation build errors (toolchain, linking, dependency, packaging), ensuring public distribution materials remain accurate.

Requirements

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work cross-functionally with engineering teams, Legal, and senior leadership for status updates, new requirements intake, and policy alignment; engage external partners (ODMs, vendors, consultants) to meet compliance obligations.
7+ years in embedded software development (Linux kernel, device/firmware), plus 2+ years in a security-focused role (DevSecOps/AppSec/Compliance).
Licensing & Policy: Deep, practical familiarity with GPL/LGPL/MPL/MIT/Apache requirements (attribution, source publication, relinking, derivative work analysis) and enforcement throughout the SDLC.
Languages & Stacks: Strong in C, C++, C#; proficient in Python/JavaScript for automation/tooling; confident with XML/JSON/YAML for configs and SBOMs.
Build, Packaging & Artifacts: Proficient with CMake, Clang/LLVM, cross compilers; package with Conan/Snapcraft; govern artifacts in JFrog Artifactory with risk analysis via JFrog Xray.
CI/CD & GitOps: Hands-on with GitHub Actions / GitLab CI and GitOps practices (GitHub/GitLab) for policy as code and environment orchestration.
Testing & Vulnerability Triage: Skilled at integrating and interpreting SAST/DAST/IAST results; practical experience with CodeQL, SonarQube, ScanCode, and SBOM tooling (SPDX/CycloneDX).
Data & Communication: Able to build Power BI dashboards, write SQL, and translate complex technical topics into clear narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
Documentation & Training: Exceptional writing quality for SOPs, Working Instructions, and public distribution artifacts; experienced trainer for OSS/GRC topics.
Collaboration: Comfortable influencing cross-functional roadmaps and mediating license/security trade-offs with engineering, Legal, and external partners.
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance: Conduct formal risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigating controls. Ensure compliance with open source licenses and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 5230:2020, SOC 2) in partnership with Engineering, Legal, and external stakeholders. Evaluate proposed libraries before integration (GPL/LGPL/MPL/MIT/Apache), document obligations (attribution, source offer, relinking), and guide compliant implementation patterns (static vs. dynamic link, dual license scenarios).
Documentation, Training & Enablement: Author/update SOPs, Working Instructions, developer-facing runbooks, and public distribution READMEs. Develop and deliver open source and product-based GRC training to employees and contractors. Communicate complex build processes, package management, and license implications to technical and non-technical audiences.
Incident Response & Continuous Improvement: Lead incident response (identify, contain, recover), conduct post-incident reviews, and recommend program and control improvements. Monitor industry trends and best practices in Open Source License Compliance; propose program updates proactively.Data & Reporting
Publish compliance/security dashboards in Power BI; use SQL to analyze SBOM coverage, license risk, vulnerability posture, and release readiness for executive decision-making.