Secure Communication Engineer

About
KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at the company, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, fulfilling the demand for advanced cyber capabilities with robust, secure, end-to-end solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Secure Boot mechanisms (e.g: Intel, Layerscape and Zynq PS platforms).
• Design disk encryption/decryption solutions using industry-standard cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, WolfSSL, etc.).
• Integrate hardware security features such as TrustZone, TPM, HSMs, and secure key storage.
• Design and implement a Key Management System (KMS) for secure key generation, distribution, and storage.
• Develop key loading mechanisms, including secure bootstrapping, provisioning, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
• Implement end-to-end encryption and authentication for secure key exchange.
• Architect and implement secure firmware/SW update mechanisms, ensuring authenticity verification, signed firmware updates, and rollback protection.
• Develop secure communication protocols for embedded systems, ensuring end-to-end encryption and authentication (e.g: Implement IPSec, TLS).
• Define and implement measures for tamper detection and protection.
• Work on air-gapped environments and security measures for high-assurance systems.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 7 years’ experience in a similar role

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.