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Create, update, and optimize Debian packages. * Contribute fixes and patches upstream to Debian when appropriate, following community guidelines. * Maintain and enhance build scripts, packaging ...

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... Debian preferred) - Implement NIST 800 cybersecurity compliance Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Bondable US Citizen or permanent residence required because of industries served. BS ...

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Austin, TX · On-site

... Debian packaging, build automation, artifact management, and pipeline tooling (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent). • Proficiency with observability tooling (e.g. ELK) for log ...

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Linux Cyber Security

Asheville, NC · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

... Debian preferred) - Implement NIST 800 cybersecurity compliance US Citizen or permanent residence required because of industries served. BS Degree in Computer Science or engineering Strong Linux ...

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Tempe, AZ

$126K - $162K/yr

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Senior Linux Software and Security Engineer - eLxr

Aptiv PLC

Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life

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Senior Linux Software and Security Engineer - eLxr
ABOUT WIND RIVER
Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.
Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company's software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We've achieved recent 5G milestones including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.
The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a "Top Workplace" for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.
eLxr
eLxr is a Debian-based Linux distribution engineered for performance, reliability, and enterprise class- security. We are expanding our core engineering team and seeking a Senior Linux Software & Security Engineer with strong programming, packaging, and security expertise to help evolve and secure the platform.
YOUR ROLE
As a Senior Linux Software and Security Engineer on the eLxr team, you will design, develop, and maintain security related components across the distribution while also contributing to packaging, patching, and security vulnerability (CVE) remediation. This role combines hands-on development with distribution engineering responsibilities, including upstream patch contributions to Debian, package updates, and secure build workflow support.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
  • Develop and maintain software components used within the eLxr distribution (C/C++, Python, or similar languages).
  • Create, update, and optimize Debian packages.
  • Contribute fixes and patches upstream to Debian when appropriate, following community guidelines.
  • Maintain and enhance build scripts, packaging pipelines, and system tooling to support secure and reproducible builds.
  • Monitor upstream projects, Debian security alerts, mailing lists, and community patches to keep packages updated and secure.
  • Collaborate on architecture and design decisions affecting distribution direction, package quality, and security posture.
  • Document processes, package changes, upstream contributions, and security fixes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work closely with kernel, platform, infrastructure, and security engineering teams.

Security Engineering & Hardening
  • Investigate, triage, reproduce, and remediate CVEs across the distribution; create, backport, test, and sign patches.
  • Implement distribution-wide- hardening aligned with STIG, CIS Benchmarks, and secure coding guidelines.
  • Participate in FIPS-related- development and validation activities. Work with OpenSSL, GnuTLS, and other crypto toolkits to maintain secure configurations and enforce strong defaults.
  • Develop and maintain secure boot, and trusted boot workflows (e.g., UEFI Secure Boot, TPM integration).

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in Linux engineering, software development, or distribution maintenance.
  • Familiarity with STIG, CIS, FIPS 140-x, NIST 800-53, or similar security frameworks.
  • Experience with secure boot, UEFI firmware, TPM, key signing, and related boot-chain security.
  • Knowledge of automated security scanning and vulnerability (CVE) management tools.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals; Debian experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language (C/C++, Rust) and/or scripting language (Python, shell).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles.
  • United States Citizenship required or permanent residency is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS), PKI concepts, and secure protocol configuration.
  • Experience with Debian packaging tools.
  • Experience contributing to Debian or other open-source communities.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD systems and secure build pipelines (GitLab CI preferred).
  • Understanding of kernel security features and Linux security modules (AppArmor, SELinux).
  • Experience with containerization and cloud technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within distributed teams.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Self-motivated- with the ability to work independently on complex tasks.

BENEFITS
  • Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • RRSP matching for financial security
  • Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
  • Employee assistance program for mental well-being
  • Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.
APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE:
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. At Wind River, we strictly adhere to all applicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found here.
Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
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Special Clearance Requirements
This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil, and therefore any offer will be contingent upon verification of both of these requirements.
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