Senior Defensive Security Engineer – Embedded Systems

THE COMPANY Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Senior Defensive Security Engineer – Embedded Systems who will report to the Director of Software Engineering on the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will focus on protecting our embedded systems from potential threats by designing and implementing robust security measures, conducting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.  This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 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 Design and implement Linux-based security architectures for embedded systems, focusing on secure boot, and kernel hardening. Develop and enforce Linux security features, including iptables, netfilter, and auditd for intrusion detection and prevention. Conduct security assessments and audits of Linux-based embedded systems to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Integrate Linux security best practices into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), emphasizing secure coding and configuration management. Manage vulnerabilities in Linux-based embedded systems, including timely patching and kernel updates. Train teams on Linux security practices, including privilege management, file system permissions, and container security. Participate in incident response planning and execution for Linux-based embedded systems. Implement Linux-native encryption and authentication mechanisms (e.g., dm-crypt, OpenSSL, PAM) for secure communications. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High Scho...