Overview
Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer – Canonical
This role uses software engineering and cryptography skills to build and maintain the security foundation that enables Ubuntu and its users to operate securely while remaining compliant with international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. You will apply applied cryptography, Linux security, and coding skills to enhance the Ubuntu distribution and collaborate with organizations such as DISA and CIS to draft and implement security hardening benchmarks for Ubuntu.
Responsibilities
- In the Security Hardening team, develop automation tooling to audit deployed systems for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmark compliance.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps in our security frameworks and develop new solutions.
- Influence team and security culture, facilitate technical delivery, and help drive team direction and execution.
- Collaborate closely with Canonical’s kernel team and the wider engineering organization to drive features impacting all Ubuntu users.




- Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS, and others) for FIPS and CC certification.
- Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and cryptographic module components.
- Develop security hardening benchmarks and automate audit and remediation for Ubuntu.
- Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to land solutions that benefit the community.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners to improve security posture, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

What we are looking for in you
- Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
- Excellent software engineering fundamentals with C development experience.
- Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals

📌 Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Canonical
📍 Ciudad de México