Senior Kernel Security Analyst

Senior Kernel Security Analyst

Engagement

B2B Contract

Location

100% Remote from Poland

Contract Length

ASAP start
6–12 month initial contract + strong extension potential

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Kernel Security Analyst to join a high-performing kernel security team focused on vulnerability triage, secure patch development, and low-level Linux kernel debugging.

This role sits at the intersection of kernel internals, security research, and AI-assisted patch review, supporting rapid, high-quality remediation of Linux kernel vulnerabilities while maintaining strict quality and SLA standards.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential Experience

• 6+ years hands-on experience with Linux kernel engineering, kernel internals, or vulnerability research

• 3+ years experience in C debugging, low-level memory analysis, or system-level debugging

• Strong experience with kernel module development and/or kernel patch development

• Solid understanding of secure coding practices, vulnerability patterns, and exploit mitigation strategies

• Deep experience using kernel debugging tools such as GDB, ftrace, perf, or similar

• Familiarity with kernel.org patch submission standards (formatting, sign-offs, commit messages)

• Proven ability to work independently on complex issues and deliver high-quality outputs within SLAs

• Strong written English skills, particularly for technical documentation and patch annotations

Mandatory Skill

• Industrial AI – Predictive Analytics

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Vulnerability Triage & Classification

• Analyze and classify Linux kernel vulnerabilities based on validity, impact, and complexity

• Maintain high triage accuracy with minimal false negatives

• Support continuous improvement of triage velocity and backlog reduction

2. Patch Development & Validation

• Develop secure, high-quality Linux kernel patches for validated vulnerabilities

• Deliver patches within defined Time-to-Patch (TTP) SLAs for medium-complexity issues

• Ensure patches pass automated CI/CD commit checks with a high first-pass success rate

3. Kernel Debugging & Regression Prevention

• Perform root-cause analysis on kernel crashes, memory corruption, and low-level failures

• Validate fixes thoroughly to prevent regressions and ensure sandbox stability

• Document debugging findings and share insights with the wider team

4. AI-Generated Patch Review & Annotation

• Review AI-generated kernel patches for correctness, safety, and security gaps

• Provide structured annotations (syntax, logic, security flaws, etc.) to support model improvement

• Maintain consistently high annotation quality and depth scores

5. Collaboration & Process Excellence

• Work closely with the Kernel Security Lead and POD team to meet delivery and quality targets

• Contribute to improving triage workflows, patch templates, and debugging best practices

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as required (no direct customer ownership)