Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Owego

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract hybrid position in Owego, NY. REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum 2 years of professional experience developing, building, and debugging Linux kernel modules (C language, kbuild/DKMS).

* Strong knowledge of core Linux internals (process scheduling, memory management, synchronization primitives).

* Proficient in systems level C programming and familiar with kernel coding style and static analysis tools.

* Demonstrated understanding of secure coding practices for kernel space (avoid leaks, race conditions, proper error handling).

* Experience working with SELinux/App Armor or similar LSM frameworks in a production environment.

* Active Secret security clearance.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to produce clear design documentation and work within cross functional teams. RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking a senior level Linux kernel engineer to design and implement a kernel level solution that intercepts VFS read/write operations, pins user memory pages, builds scatter gather DMA tables, and offloads the data to a cryptographic accelerator (hardware engine or user space process).

The engineer will collaborate with hardware, security, and software teams to deliver a stable, high performance, and secure off load path that complies with Lockheed?

Martin coding standards and regulatory requirements. DESIRED
* VFS & kprobe/kretprobe - Implemented handlers for , , or similar VFS entry points.

* Page pinning & Memory Management - Used _pages_fast, _pages, and managed pin count cleanup.

* Scatter Gather / DMA engine - Built and populated struct  / struct scatterlist; interfaced with _sg / _sg.

* Linux Crypto API - Registered and used symmetric/asymmetric algorithms via the Crypto API, including async request handling.

* Kernel Key Management - Managed cryptographic keys with the kernel keyring (keyctl, ) or integrated external KMS/HSM.

* User Space Communication - Designed netlink, character device, ioctl, or shared memory interfaces for status updates and key exchange.

* Testing & Profiling - Created kernel module unit tests (kselftest/kunit), used perf, ftrace, bpftrace for latency/performance analysis.

* Hardware Crypto Offload

- Experience with Intel QAT, ARM Trust Zone, FPGA based accelerators, or similar off load engines.

* Up stream Contributions - Submitted patches accepted to VFS, Crypto, DMA engine, or related subsystems.

* Trusted Execution Environments / Secure Enclaves - Worked with OP TEE, Intel SGX, or comparable TEEs.

* DPDK or High Performance User Space I/O - Familiarity with DPDK or similar frameworks for user space data paths.

* Certifications - Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), CISSP, GSEC, or specialized hardware security training.

* Regulated Industry Experience - Prior work on aerospace, defense, or ITAR controlled projects with required documentation and audit practices. SHIFT 4/10 - 1st EDUCATION HS/GED MISCELLANEOUS Active Secret Clearance Required HYB ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
* Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
* Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.