Senior/Staff/Principle FIPS 140 Software Development Engineer - Vaughan, Canada - Extreme Networks

    Extreme Networks
    Extreme Networks Vaughan, Canada

    4 weeks ago

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    Senior/Staff/Principle FIPS 140 Software Development EngineerJoin Extreme Networks for an exciting opportunity in wireless security space. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to enhancing the security and robustness of our industry-leading products. Collaborate with seasoned professionals to refine various commercial offerings in the expanding security sector. As a proficient security engineer, your expertise will be instrumental in the development of cutting-edge Wi-Fi solutions.

    Responsibilities

  • Engage in security standard validation initiatives, contributing expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Develop system software that complies to FIPS-140, LINCE, and/or Common Criteria
  • Perform comprehensive security analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen overall system security
  • Collaborate on the design of product architecture, integrating FIPS requirements seamlessly to meet security objectives
  • Analyse system logic at a holistic level, ensuring alignment with FIPS standards and best practices
  • Assess cryptographic algorithms for compliance and efficiency, ensuring they meet FIPS standards and operational requirements
  • Perform thorough reviews of source code to identify and rectify security flaws and adherence to FIPS guidelines

    • Requirements

  • Knowledge of FIPS-140, LINCE, or Common Criteria requirements
  • Understanding of security protocols such as SSH, IPsec, TLS
  • Familiarity with certificates and attributes
  • Experience with cryptographic encryption, key exchange, hashing/authentication algorithms
  • Familiarity with PKI, OpenSSL, and random number generators
  • Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
  • Extensive experience in developing embedded applications for Linux, participation in design, implementation, testing, maintenance, enhancement, and support of complex software modules.
  • Solid verbal and written communications skills, positive attitude and is a team player.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-15+ years of prior relevant experience