Full-time

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Posted by Canonical • Dubai, Dubai, United-Arab-Emirates

📍 Dubai, Dubai 🕒 March 03, 2026

About the Role

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Unique opportunity to use 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. Work with organizations such as DISA and CIS to draft and implement security hardening benchmarks for Ubuntu.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • 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 the features and functionality 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 + remediati...

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