FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Job Opportunity In Columbia, MD

Team Benefits:

• Flexible hours within the constructs of the workday
• Opportunity to attend industry related conferences and seminars
• Maintain work-life balance in an environment that values your health and time outside the workplace
• Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in the given discipline in an open environment
• Great team comradery

What You Will Get to Do:

• The selected candidate will work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects
• General security analysis
• Design work (product architecture)
• Vulnerability testing
• Physical security testing
• System-level logical analysis
• Product evaluations against Technology Type standards (Protection Profiles)
• Cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing
• Cryptographic algorithm testing
• Source code review activities
• Technical report writing and review
• Testing automation through scripting
• Develop applications to support test cases

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message authentication algorithms, PKI, random number generators, etc.
• Experience with various programming languages (C, C++, Python or Java) and development environments
• Ability to comprehend security standard requirements and apply them to products
• Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnetting and routing concepts
• Knowledge of common security related protocols and their design (i.e. SSH, IPsec, TLS, etc.)
• Experience building testing environments, performing testing and reporting results (technical writing)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking and time management
• Typically requires a BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with Python programming language
• Experience with debugging (Android debug bridge (adb), WinDBG, Visual Studio, etc.)
• Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and/or OpenPGP
• Vulnerability Analysis and/or penetration testing experience/expertise
• Strong knowledge of computer security principles and best practices
• Strong English (both oral and written) skills
• Related certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE)
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Linux
• Hands on experience using tools such as an oscilloscope, function generator, multi-meter, signal generator, etc.
• Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation

Position Details:

Pay Rate / Range: $52-$62.99

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
• Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
• Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
• BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents)

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