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Job Description:

  • 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
  • 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)

Requirements:

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 3+ 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 languages (Python, shell)
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles
  • Must reside in Greater Austin, TX area with ability to be present on site
  • United States Citizenship required

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
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