Principal Embedded Security Engineer

About the Role Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, is seeking a Principal Embedded Security Engineer to help design and secure its MANET radios and related research projects. The role will cover device drivers, networking, encryption, and security features on a hybrid schedule in West Los Angeles, CA. The position reports to the Director of Software Engineering. What You'll Do

• 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. What We're Looking For
• 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 Have
• 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 & Benefits
• Salary range: $180,000 - $260,000 annually. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
• 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).
• Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.