• Application Deadline:
• Position: Security Software Engineer


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

What you'll do

Security roles might tackle any of the following:

• Define, implement and document new security features


• Lead security-oriented thinking in a product engineering team


• Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in Canonical and open source Software


• Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects to benefit the community


• Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities


• Integrate new tools in our security infrastructure, pipelines and processes


• Achieve and retain various security certifications


• Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components - specifically with modules such as OpenSSL/Libgcrypt - with the features and functionality required for country-specific compliance such as FIPS and CC certification


• Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks


• Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu


• Monitor the security industry for new developments


• Develop, test and maintain new software capabilities


• Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams

What we are looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university


• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path


• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations


• A thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities


• Modern engineering techniques to find and fix them


• Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies


• Skill in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby or PHP


• Experience as a security champion


• Experience driving security within a wider SDLC process


• Professional written and spoken English


• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)


• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability


• Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments


• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Optional skills we also value

• Clear and effective communication with the team and Ubuntu community members


• Experience working with Linux Kernel


• Security Certification experience and knowledge in FIPS and/or CC


• Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language)


• Knowledge of and familiarity with low-level Linux cryptography APIs


• Demonstrated high learning ability


• Performance engineering experience