Principal Security Certification Engineer

Entrust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Cambridge is seeking a Principal Security Certification Engineer. This role involves leading security certification efforts for nShield HSM products, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in security certifications and agile methodologies, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous certification experience with FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, PCI.
• Understanding of SCRUM and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FIPS 140 and CC certification process for new products.
• Collaborate on product specifications and testing.
• Mentor development teams on certifiable designs.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

BSCS

BSCE

BSEE

Job description

Principal Security Certification Engineer

Entrust Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Principal Security Certification Engineer

Entrust Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Senior Software Engineering Manager - Data Protection Solutions at Entrust

We are looking for well experienced Security Certification Engineer to join our Cambridge, UK team.

The Principle Security Certification Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in security certifications and lead efforts on attaining regional certification of nShield HSM based products.

Position Overview:

As a member of the Security Office, the Principal Security Certification Engineer will join a dynamic team of security and certification experts.

The Principal Security Certification Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in security certifications and will be responsible for providing security compliance guidance and leadership on current and emerging next-generation products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140, Common Criteria (CC) and regionally focused security certification process for the company's new and existing products with the objective of obtaining certification in a timely and cost effective manner;
• Collaborate in the creation of product functional specifications, designs, and the testing for new products to ensure certification and security requirements are addressed throughout the entire product lifecycle;
• Act as a mentor to the development teams on how to create FIPS 140 and CC certifiable designs;
• Participate in the security certification standards bodies and keep abreast of emerging standards as required by the business;

Qualifications - Technical Knowledge/Skills & Experienced Required:

• Previous certification experience with security certifications (FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, PCI), either in an evaluation lab or a product vendor.
• Understanding and experience with modern product release engineering practices, specifically with SCRUM and other Agile methodologies;
• A broad understanding of hardware, software, and systems engineering best practices; practical product development experience in any of the engineering domains a plus;
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal direct supervision;

BSCS, BSCE, BSEE, or equivalent experience required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Software Development

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