Description
This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
As a Senior Software Engineer – Cybersecurity R&D, you will participate in security working groups and discussions for standards like NIST FIPS 140-3, NDcPP, EUCC and NCCS ITSAR both internally and externally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing requirements in compliance with said security standards/certifications
- Working on open-source security libraries such as OpenSSL and OpenSSH and custom implementations
- Conducting in-depth gap analysis on routers, switches and firewalls and CPE devices against security standards
- Collaborating and consulting as the SME for security standards with various platform architects, developers and testers, to implement secure configurations for network equipment
- Validating security configurations, system hardening practices, and patch management processes to ensure they meet standards
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including security policies, entropy reports, procedures, audit reports, and technical assessments
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in cybersecurity/computer science or equivalent
- 6-8 years of experience in cybersecurity with proven contributions in FIPS/Common Criteria or equivalent security certifications
- High proficiency in C/C++ with a test-driven mindset
- Strong understanding of network protocols, cryptography and cybersecurity tools
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix development environments
- Understanding of software vulnerabilities and mitigations
- Excellent problem-solving skills with out-of-the-box critical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passionate about writing good quality code and be open-minded to feedback on detailed code reviews
- Cybersecurity-related certification(s), including CCSP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GPEN is a plus
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports the physical, financial and emotional wellbeing of our team members and their loved ones.