Remote Security Team Lead & Architect (with a focus on C/C++)

Description:

• An international company specializing in the development of modern operating systems for hosting providers is looking for a Lead Security Engineer to join its team.
• The company has designed a number of products for web-hosting and has over 4,500 clients including Dell, GoDaddy, IBM, and Zoom.
• Over 40 million websites worldwide are hosted on their servers.
• Founded in 2009 in California, San Jose, the company now has more than 250 professionals from Europe and the USA.
• The products are used by thousands of companies globally, and the role involves working on the fastest-growing product that provides automated kernel security updates without reboots for popular Linux distributions.
• This is a fully remote position with flexible hours, allowing you to plan your day and work from anywhere in the world.
• Responsibilities include hands-on coding and development of IDS/IPS solutions, contributing to the architecture and design of next-generation security products, maintaining high technical standards, driving the long-term technical direction of IDS/IPS solutions, collaborating with development teams and business stakeholders, and serving as a technical authority for the IDS/IPS team.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on C/C++, particularly in security fields such as Networking, Cybersecurity, AppSec, Denial-of-Service attacks, API threats, and Application Firewalls.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with low-level C code, cloud services, AI algorithms, and Python is required.
• Strong expertise in Linux (CentOS, Debian, or similar distributions) and extensive hands-on experience with security protocols is essential.
• Proven ability to design, build, and implement security solutions with minimal supervision is necessary.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a highly technical environment and have a passion for solving complex security challenges.
• Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher is required.
• Experience participating in CTF (Capture the Flag) competitions will be considered a plus.

Benefits:

• The position offers a decent salary, commensurate with experience and skills.
• Employees can work 100% remotely.
• Long-term employment on a full-time basis is provided.
• Medical insurance reimbursement is included.
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement are available.
• Paid vacation and sick leaves are offered.
• There is an opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.