Senior Embedded Security Engineer

THE COMPANYSilvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons.Silvus StreamCaster ™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCJ-amP0GLc) ?Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.THE OPPORTUNITYSilvus is seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Security Engineer reporting to the Director of Software Engineering on the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This individual will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features. This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA .The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.ROLE AND 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant fields.

7+ years of networking products embedded software development experience with a focus on information security and cryptography.

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.

US citizenship due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

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.

COMPENSATION: $150,000 - $210,000/annuallyThe pay range is NOT a guarantee, is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.COMPENSATIONThe pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.CA Pay Range$150,000—$210,000 USDNOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the US. All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.