Engineer II – Cybersecurity R&D

Description

The role is hybrid, with an average of 2 days per week in a company office.

You will join the Cybersecurity R&D group within the networking business unit, which works on cybersecurity at the leading edge of the field.

The group builds and maintains secure routers, switches, and firewalls that run the company's operating systems. Its work covers system security features, applied cryptography, security certifications, and secure development lifecycle practices, including using advanced AI models to find and fix vulnerabilities.

Job level TCP02 in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain security certifications such as NIST FIPS 140, Common Criteria, and the EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act (EUCRA).
• Build and improve product security through certification gap analysis, risk-based threat modelling, static and dynamic analysis, penetration testing, hardware security assessments, and AI-assisted vulnerability management.
• Learn and apply new cybersecurity technologies that strengthen product security and its processes, and carry out the cybersecurity roadmap once you understand it.
• Build your domain expertise so you can advise engineering managers, platform teams, and product line managers.
• Push for high standards in cybersecurity design and development.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field.
• Typically 2-3 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity.
• Ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome as cybersecurity challenges and strategies change quickly.
• Basic knowledge of networking, network security protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec), and cryptography as used in networking products.
• Experience in one or more programming languages: C preferred, Python, and Rust a bonus.
• Familiarity with FIPS 140 and Common Criteria certification, from gap analysis and product preparation through pre-testing, submission to third-party labs, and certificate award. Ability to get up to speed quickly on the EU CRA.
• Working experience using AI systems for defensive security, including vulnerability discovery and management. You understand the need for AI governance and for keeping a human in the loop.
• Basic verbal and written technical communication skills, with the ability to discuss design proposals and implementation.

Conditions

Hybrid work, with an average of 2 days per week in a company office.

Relocation support may be provided to eligible candidates.

Location: Puerto Rico.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Benefits

• A broad set of health, financial, and emotional wellbeing benefits for team members and their families.
• Development programs to help you reach your career goals, whether that means becoming a subject expert or moving into another division.