Linux Security Engineer

We’re looking for bright Linux Security Engineers to join our team

As a Linux Security Engineer at Critical TechWorks, you play a pivotal role in safeguarding the technologies that propel BMW Group's innovative automotive solutions. You'll be diving deep into the realms of Linux security, ensuring robust protection against tampering and unauthorized access in an environment that's at the forefront of automotive technology.

• Linux Security Enhancement: Implement and manage Kernel hardening and access control measures (DAC and MAC) to strengthen system security.
• Security Principles Implementation: Apply the latest techniques and operating system features like secure boot, disk encryption, and sandboxing to protect systems integrity.
• Problem Analysis and Debugging: Use advanced Linux debugging skills to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and system issues.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop Python and Bash scripts to automate security processes and enhance system resilience.
• Threat Modelling: Engage in threat modelling to proactively identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Integration and Delivery: Work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA, Gerrit) to maintain continuous security integration and delivery pipelines.

This is a Rockstar Developer role, our take on the classic Software Developer.

Standing as the brick-and-mortar of Critical TechWorks, it plays a crucial role in designing, developing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining our product. You can find out more - and check other Development vacancies - at this link.

Whatever you’re working on, here’s the lowdown on the technical skills you’re likely to have:

• Hands-on experience in Linux security (e.g. Kernel hardening, access control (DAC and MAC), capabilities, namespaces, IPC).
• Good understanding of security principles, latest techniques, and operating system features (e.g. secure boot, disk encryption, integrity protection, sandboxing).
• Linux debugging and problem analysis skills.
• Experience with C and C++ programming language is a plus.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Knowledge of Android OS security, Yocto and BitBake is a plus.
• Understanding of basic principles of threat modelling.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery tools (e.g. Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Zuul, JIRA).

CTW's Daily Toolkit

Apart from great technical skills, our environment is fast-paced and 100% agile, and prioritizes autonomy, teamwork, interaction and resilience.This means our Linux Security Engineers must also possess the following:

• Embrace agile and its implementation frameworks namely Scrum, to make the most out of all its events and work to keep evolving a high-performing team.
• Be available to be a cross-functional team member by using and developing new skills and enabling a fully responsible team able to cover the whole product lifecycle.
• Use standard software engineering practices and tools like version control, IDEs, data dashboards, to manage and keep a systematic and organized development process.
• Use state of the art DevOps quality practices and tools such as Continuous Integration /Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to build, analyse, perform automated testing and deployment processes, to ensure a streamlined and reliable development workflow.
• Run and operate developed software inside and outside working hours if needed, to provide high quality software services (extra compensation will be applicable).
• Be available to travel abroad for short periods, as required to support all the phases of the product development cycle when needed.
• Have excellent English oral and written skills. German communication skills will be a plus.

Who we are

Critical TechWorks seeks a distinct and treasured corporate culture, that is very much our own. This means:

• Growth and Innovation: Be a key player in shaping the future of mobility through innovative ideas.
• Engineering Excellence: Immerse yourself in an environment valuing engineering process, where we create, innovate, lead, and make a tangible impact.
• Autonomy and Collaboration: Thrive in a culture that blends autonomy with teamwork, contributing to groundbreaking developments.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace constant skill enhancement in a dynamic workplace, where your contributions impact cutting-edge technology projects.

Join Critical TechWorks on our journey of innovation, excellence, and redefining the future of motion, one product at a time.

Notice: Apply to only one job; our Talent Team will analyze your profile and consider you for all relevant positions.

At Critical Techworks we are creating an inclusive culture that values our people’s different viewpoints and experiences, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, ethnicity, religion, or disability