<p><b>Description : </b></p><p><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Kernel Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity defense research team.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux internals, strong C/C++ programming skills, and hands-on experience analyzing vulnerabilities, developing system-level security tools, and contributing to the hardening of Linux-based infrastructure.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-looking security team focused on proactive threat mitigation, vulnerability research, and system integrity : </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>System Security Research & Development : </b></p><p><p><b> </b></p>- Analyze historical and emerging Linux vulnerabilities (CVE research and impact assessment)<br/><br/></p><p>- Design and implement kernel-level monitoring and protection tools<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop secure and efficient Linux kernel modules (LKMs) for detection and defense purposes<br/><br/></p><p>- Research modern techniques for system integrity, syscall behavior analysis, and runtime protection<br/><br/></p><p><b>Security Engineering & Tooling : <br/></b><br/>- Build low-level system utilities using C/C++ for security visibility and resilience<br/><br/></p><p>- Enhance Linux infrastructure with custom security modules, syscall instrumentation, and auditing tools<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with infrastructure and DevSecOps teams to ensure secure system-level deployments<br/><br/></p><p><b>Risk Analysis & Hardening : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Evaluate system behavior under potential attack scenarios (in a controlled, defensive context)<br/><br/></p><p>- Recommend mitigations for vulnerabilities in kernel space and userland boundaries<br/><br/></p><p>- Support the implementation of hardening configurations and kernel security features (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor, & Reporting : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Document technical findings, tools, and system modifications clearly and professionally<br/><br/></p><p>- Create detailed reports for internal teams and contribute to secure development : </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Education : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field<br/><br/></p><p>- Postgraduate degree or relevant research experience is a plus<br/><br/></p><p><b>Technical Skills : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>Strong understanding of Linux Kernel architecture, including : <br/><br/></p><p>- System call interface<br/><br/></p><p>- Process and memory management<br/><br/></p><p>- Filesystems and device drivers<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficiency in C and C++ (kernel-space and user-space with : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Socket programming and Linux networking stack<br/><br/></p><p>- Kernel debugging tools (e.g., gdb, ftrace, kprobes, perf)<br/><br/></p><p>- Building and maintaining Loadable Kernel Modules (LKMs)<br/><br/></p><p><b>Security Experience : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with Linux vulnerability analysis, CVE assessment, and secure coding practices<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of kernel hardening techniques, mitigations, and runtime protections<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of threat modeling and defensive strategies at the OS level<br/><br/></p><p><b>Desired Eligibility : </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Certifications (Preferred) : <br/></b><br/>- OSCP, OSEP, or equivalent advanced security certifications<br/><br/></p><p>- LFD420 (Linux Kernel Internals - Linux Foundation)<br/><br/></p><p>- Any additional Linux or security-focused credentials are a plus<br/><br/></p><p><b>Desirable Skills : </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Experience with : <br/></b><br/>- Secure Linux deployment models<br/><br/></p><p>- Mandatory Access Control (MAC) systems : SELinux, AppArmor<br/><br/></p><p>- Container runtime security (e.g., seccomp-bpf, namespaces)<br/><br/></p><p>- Contributions to open-source security tools or kernel projects<br/><br/></p><p>- Background in participating in security research communities or CTF platforms is valued<br/><br/></p><p><b>Travel : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>As and when required, across the country for project execution and monitoring as well as for coordination with geographically distributed teams.<br/><br/><b>Communication : </b></p><p><br/>Submit a cover letter summarising your experience in relevant technologies and software along with a resume and the Latest passport-size photograph.</p> (ref:hirist.tech)