Kernel Software Developer

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Orlando, FL
Senior level
Cybersecurity
The Role
The Kernel Software Developer at ThreatLocker is responsible for developing and maintaining core kernel infrastructures, debugging and testing kernel code, managing device driver development, and supporting system design and development. A strong background in C programming, Linux internals, and system software development is required.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW

ThreatLocker® is a leader in endpoint protection technologies, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools to improve the security of servers and endpoints. The ThreatLocker® platform with Application Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, Elevation Control, Endpoint Network Control, Configuration Management, and Operational Alert solutions are leading the cybersecurity market toward a more secure approach of blocking the exploits of application vulnerabilities.


POSITION OVERVIEW

Kernel Developers develop and maintain a selected subset of the core kernel infrastructures, both in the RedHat, Debian, SUSE enterprise products and upstream. 


JOB SCOPE

The Kernel Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Developing, debugging and testing kernel level code using the C/C++ language
  • Exercising/validation of system from user space, knowledge of user space API
  • Supports the design, development, and maintenance of major system components
  • Manages device driver development and support (one or more of USB, network, graphics, video, mtd, storage, power management)
  • Design and maintenance of CI/CD 
  • Ported/maintain Linux distribution for a platform 


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development
  • Proficient in Windows, Linux and/or Mac operating system
  • Proficient in C/C++ programming
  • Experienced in the following:
    • Computer architecture and server platform hardware
    • System software development in C/C++ and Python
    • Internals of Linux, Mac and/or Windows operating systems 


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Working knowledge of VMM technologies like VMware/Xen/KVM/Hyper-V Experience.
  • Experience with memory management and Kernel programming.
  • Knowledge about SR-IOV, SIOV, DMA and PCIe.
  • Experience with virtualization and containerization (Python virtual environments and Docker) 
  • Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Crucible) 
  • Subversion exposure Familiarity with ARM architecture a plus
  • Solid knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems) and networking or storage subsystems architecture 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The duties described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. If necessary, reasonable accommodation may be requested and will be evaluated for its relationship to the essential functions that must be performed.

  • Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to visit company offices and/or property locations.
  • While performing duties of this job, would occasionally require to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Top Skills

C
Python
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The Company
HQ: Maitland, FL
179 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

ThreatLocker is leading the cybersecurity market towards a more secure approach to blocking unknown application vulnerabilities. The ThreatLocker Control Suite combines Application Whitelisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, and Elevation Control solutions in ways that make security simple.

ThreatLocker’s powerful suite of security tools is designed so that everyone from businesses to government agencies to academic institutions can directly control exactly what applications run on their networks.

Since its founding in 2017, ThreatLocker has been recognized as one of the most efficient cyber security software. Headquartered in Maitland, Florida.

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