R&D Software Security Engineer

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Houston, Texas region?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.

As an R&D Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain MAXUM gas chromatograph software.

In this role you will

1) Analyze, design, develop, maintain, debug and test secure software solutions for our gas chromatography business

2) Work closely with R&D team members, development partners, product management, product support, field service and customers in all phases of the software development life cycle.

3) Stay abreast of new technologies, techniques, tools and methodologies used in software development

Expectations

The incumbent must meet all of these requirements:

1) BS/MS in Computer Science or related engineering field

2) 5+ years of software and firmware engineering experience, with a focus on security

3) Strong knowledge of software design principles, secure development practices and developing security functionality for embedded devices

4) 3+ years programming experience in both C# and C++ on Windows, with proficiency in multi-threaded programming, thread synchronization, resource management, as well as inter-process communications

5) Excellent communication skills in English, to work with technical and non-technical audience

Preferred candidates will in addition meet several of these requirements:

1) Solid understanding of network security protocols, algorithms and cryptography (TLS, SSL, OpenSSL, encryption, PKI, CA, digital signatures, etc.)

2) Experience with development that complies with standards like IEC 62443

3) Experience in implementing RBAC using directory services (Active Directory and LDAP)

4) Hands-on experience in software hardening through code scanning and mitigating findings

5) Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies

6) Familiarity with industrial networking protocols like Modbus and OPC

7) Understanding of modern CI/CD methodologies and workflows in an Agile environment

8) Ability to work with internal and external resources across multiple locations and time zones

To be successful in this role, you must be a self-starter, who enjoys using your analytical skills and technical expertise to solve complex problems in a small and collaborative team environment.

The position will be based in the Houston, Texas area.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.  With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.  Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.  Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers