Staff Software Engineer - C++, Linux, Network Security

In today’s work environment, employees use a myriad of devices to access IT applications and data over multiple networks to stay productive, wherever and however they work. Ivanti elevates and secures Everywhere Work so that people and organizations can thrive. 

While our headquarters is in the U.S., half of our employees and customers are outside the country. We have 36 offices in 23 nations, with significant offices in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and other major cities around the world.

Ivanti’s mission is to be a global technology leader enabling organizations to elevate Everywhere Work, automating tasks that discover, manage, secure, and service all their IT assets. Through diverse and inclusive hiring, decision-making, and commitment to our employees and partners, we will continue to build and deliver world-class solutions for our customers. 

At Ivanti, our success begins with our people. This is why we embrace Everywhere Work across the globe, where Ivantians and our customers are thriving. We believe in a healthy work-life blend and act on it by fostering a culture where all perspectives are heard, respected, and valued. Through Ivanti’s Centered Around You approach, our employees benefit from programs focused on their professional development and career growth. 

We align through our core values by locking arms in collaboration, being champions for our customers, focusing on the outcomes that matter most and fighting the good fight against cyber-attacks.  Are you ready to join us on the journey to elevate Everywhere Work? 

Join Ivanti as a Staff Software Engineer and be at the forefront of secure access solutions in a dynamic, innovative team. With over 10 years of experience, you'll design and develop cutting-edge products that tackle complex cybersecurity challenges in a Zero Trust environment. Collaborate with passionate engineers, contribute to a culture that values diversity and growth, and influence the future of IT security. Your contributions matter here! Enjoy the benefits of a global company while working in a stable yet agile environment that encourages creativity, technical leadership, and professional development. Make a difference with us!

Ivanti Engineering is a driving force behind transforming market challenges into innovative ideas and successful solutions that resonate with customers and achieve business objectives. By combining market insights, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, the Engineering organization ensures every product release meets evolving user needs and competitive demands. This team is instrumental in developing Ivanti's purpose-built platform for CIOs and CISOs powered by Ivanti Neurons - a cloud-scale, hyperautomation layer that enables proactive healing, user-friendly security across the organization and provides an enhanced user experience. This department plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth trajectory through continuous innovation and customer-centric solutions.

• Design and develop innovative security features to enhance product integrity.
• Collaborate closely with architects and engineers to address security challenges effectively.
• Maintain high standards of quality, security, reliability, and scalability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing code within complex, large-scale environments.
• Drive innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth.
• Take full ownership of end-to-end delivery, including unit testing, validation, and automation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive security solutions are integrated.

• 10+ years of Experience working in Networking Security products preferably in SSL-VPN, NAC, WAF, SWG or Firewall products
• MUST have experience working in Networking Protocols (DHCP, TCP/IP, AAA, RADIUS, LDAP, SNMP, 802.1X, IPSec, SSL/TLS) and various Authentication methods
• MUST have programming experience with C++ and a good understanding of Perl and Python
• MUST have good understanding of the Linux Operating System Internals, Linux OS Bring Up, Secure Boot, Bootloader, SELinux
• Significant PLUS: have experience with triaging & analyzing issues, recommending recommendations and implementing fixes for security vulnerabilities (CVE’s and OWASP Top 25 issues)
• Significant PLUS: Strong understanding of certificates, encryption and Security Tools such as Metasploit, BurpSuite, Nessus, ZAP, Qualys, Blackduck
• Experience working in an AGILE environment and working with a geographically distributed team

• First 90 Days:
  • Complete orientation and onboarding process to familiarize with Ivanti’s culture, products, and team structures.
  • Engage in team meetings and shadow experienced engineers to understand ongoing projects and security challenges.
  • Review existing codebases and security protocols to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop initial features or enhancements for security products under mentorship.
  • Establish relationships with cross-functional teams and gather input on security needs and expectations.
  • Set up development environment and tools required for ongoing projects.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and workshops on security trends and technologies.
• First 6 Months:
  • Take ownership of at least one security enhancement project, delivering it within the set timelines.
  • Collaborate closely with architects to propose and implement innovative security solutions.
  • Consistently contribute to code reviews and provide feedback to peers to ensure quality and security standards.
  • Analyze system performance and security metrics to propose actionable improvements.
  • Lead a workshop or training session for team members on a relevant security topic or emerging technology.
  • Begin mentoring junior engineers by providing guidance and support on their projects and tasks.
  • Present updates on project progress and security initiatives to stakeholders.
• First 12 Months:
  • Deliver a comprehensive security enhancement project with measurable success indicators.
  • Establish best practices for security development, sharing them with the larger engineering team.
  • Contribute to the strategy and planning of future releases based on evolving security threats.
  • Network externally at industry conferences or webinars to represent Ivanti and share insights.
  • Evaluate and integrate new security tools and technologies into existing workflows to enhance the team's capabilities.
  • Provide regular updates and reports on security vulnerabilities and mitigations to senior management.
  • Continue personal learning and development with certifications or courses related to security technologies.

This job posting will remain active until a qualified candidate is identified.

At Ivanti, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ivanti believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you require special assistance for the best interview experience, please contact us at recruiting@ivanti.com.