Firmware Engineer - O-RAN Specialist - Net2Source

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Role: Firmware Engineer
Work Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: 12+ Months


Job Summary:
The O-RAN Radio Security FW/SW Developer will ensure the security and integrity of O-RAN Radio in compliance with ORAN security standards and security specifications. The role focuses on design, implement and maintain ORAN Radio OS across all the platforms, implementing and customizing OS to meet security standards, performing risk analysis, and contributing to the FW development of secure O-RAN radio products, by developing security features across all products code base.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, File system operations
• Experience with Embedded System Security Principles and Techniques, security by design and OS hardening
• Hands-on experience with security protocols such as IEEE 802.1X, MACSec, PKI, and cryptographic techniques.

O-RAN and 3GPP Security Standards:

• Familiarity with O-RAN WG11 security specifications; particularly, O-RAN Security Requirements and Controls Specification, which addresses cryptography, key management, and secure access.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess security risks and vulnerabilities, and develop solutions based on the O-RAN Security Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment and ISO 27005 risk management framework.

Responsibilities
 Radio FW Security Design & Implementation:

• Design, build, configure and maintain O-RAN Radio OS across all radio platforms, ensuring security requirements and hardening guidelines are met
• Architect and implement cybersecurity features into new ORAN Radio platform, ensure security features are integrated across all existing product code bases
• Design and implement security protocols for O-RAN fronthaul interfaces in line with O-RAN WG11 security requirements.

Compliance with O-RAN and 3GPP Standards:

• Ensure compliance with O-RAN Security Requirements and Controls Specification security standards, which cover cryptographic methods, authentication, integrity protection, and authorization mechanisms specific to the O-RAN architecture.
• Implement security measures into radio FW/SW as specified in 3GPP TS 33.501 for 5G system architecture security.

Threat Analysis & Mitigation:

• Verify if output implementation is aligned with the products' security architecture, requirements, and threat model.
• Review product security designs, documenting missing security implementation, and drive analysis for security improvements.
• Document and present product security risks in both technical- and business-oriented language

Testing & Validation:

• Executing end-to-end security posture assessments via source code auditing, functional testing and other applicable methodologies
• Collaborate with the RAN Systems team to validate the security architecture in O-RAN deployments through end-to-end testing.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in O-RAN WG11 security protocols and 3GPP standards to ensure future-proof security designs.

Qualifications
 Design & Development Experience:

•  At least 6+ years of experience in FW/SW architecture, design and implementations with a specific emphasis for wireless applications and radio products
• Solid experience in object-oriented design and development using C++, as well as full proficiency in embedded software development in C in the context of system software (bootloaders, drivers, kernel, system services, etc.)
• Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, File system opera
• Compliance with O-RAN and 3GPP Standards:
• Ensure compliance with O-RAN Security Requirements and Controls Specification security standards, which cover cryptographic methods, authentication, integrity protection, and authorization mechanisms specific to the O-RAN architecture.
• Implement security measures into radio FW/SW as specified in 3GPP TS 33.501 for 5G system architecture security.

Threat Analysis & Mitigation:

• Verify if output implementation is aligned with the products' security architecture, requirements, and threat model.
• Review product security designs, documenting missing security implementation, and drive analysis for security improvements.
• Document and present product security risks in both technical- and business-oriented language

 Testing & Validation:

•  Executing end-to-end security posture assessments via source code auditing, functional testing and other applicable methodologies
• Collaborate with the RAN Systems team to validate the security architecture in O-RAN deployments through end-to-end testing.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in O-RAN WG11 security protocols and 3GPP standards to ensure future-proof security designs.

Why work with us - At Net2Source, we believe everyone has an opportunity to lead. We see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. We want you to fit in—with an inclusive culture, focus on work-life fit and well-being, and a supportive, connected environment; but we also want you to stand out—with opportunities to have a strategic impact, innovate, and take necessary steps to make your mark. We help clients with new skilling, talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, transformational change management and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Awards and Accolades:
• America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)
• Awarded by USPAAC for Fastest Growing Business in the US
• 12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020)
• Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020)
• INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list)
• Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019)
• Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019)
• 2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1
• 2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1
• 2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner
• 2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group)

Best Regards,
Shubham Hayaran
Senior Technical Recruiter
Net2Source Inc.
Global HQ Address: 270 Davidson Ave, Suite 704, Somerset, NJ 08873
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