Senior Software, Security Architect – Embedded Cybersecurity Platform

Auratech LLC

Lead Security Architect for implementing embedded cybersecurity solutions for AURA Technologies. Collaborate with the Chief Architect and build a security-focused engineering team.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the implementation of a new embedded cybersecurity platform.
Translate detailed security specifications into implementation-level designs and working code for a hardened Intel/Linux appliance deployed in air-gapped OT environments.
Write the most security-sensitive components of the system from the ground up, including cryptographic key management services, certificate lifecycle management, secure boot chain, and platform integrity verification.
Work directly with the Chief Architect and be instrumental in building out the engineering team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Embedded Linux. Deep, hands-on experience with custom embedded Linux systems-- including kernel configuration, initramfs, systemd, disk encryption, and mandatory access controls (SELinux or AppArmor)--sufficient to architect secure system designs, define implementation standards, and provide authoritative technical guidance to the engineers responsible for building and maintaining production Linux images.
TPM 2.0 and hardware root of trust. Working experience with TPM-based security: secure boot, measured boot, platform integrity, key sealing, and attestation.
Air-gapped and OT environments. Experience designing or deploying systems in disconnected, high-assurance, or industrial control environments.
PKI and X.509. Substantive experience with public key infrastructure: certificate chains, validation, revocation, and certificate profiles.
Systems programming. Strong proficiency in C or C++ for systems-level work.
US Citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fortune 500-level Health Care Coverage
Unlimited Leave Program after 60 days
10 Paid holidays & Paid Winter Break
401(k) Safe Harbor Contributions
Employee Discount Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded Linuxkernel configurationinitramfssystemddisk encryptionmandatory access controlsTPM 2.0CC++public key infrastructure

Soft Skills

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