Common Criteria Engineer - 170644

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Sick leave (where required by law)

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Common Criteria Security Engineer to support a long-term consulting engagement focused on cybersecurity certification, security assurance, and product compliance initiatives.

This fully remote opportunity will join a Global Certification Team responsible for European evaluation efforts, working with engineering, security, and compliance stakeholders to drive successful certification outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience
• 1-5+ years in cybersecurity, security engineering, compliance, systems engineering, software development, or related disciplines
• Knowledge of security frameworks, secure development practices, network security, cloud technologies, identity management, cryptography, or operating system security concepts
• Exposure to compliance, certification, regulatory, or assurance programs; direct Common Criteria experience desirable
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to incorporate Common Criteria and related security requirements into product development lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain certification artifacts, including Security Targets, technical evidence, procedural documentation, and supporting compliance deliverables.
• Assess system architectures, security controls, and technical implementations to ensure alignment with certification and assurance expectations.
• Participate in security reviews, threat modeling activities, risk assessments, and remediation planning to strengthen product security posture.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external evaluation laboratories throughout certification, maintenance, and recertification activities.

Skills

Common Criteria

Cybersecurity

Security Engineering

Regulatory/Compliance

Cloud Security

Threat Modeling

Security Reviews

Cryptography

Identity and Access Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Common Criteria Security Engineer to support a long-term consulting engagement focused on cybersecurity certification, security assurance, and product compliance initiatives. This fully remote Common Criteria Security Engineer opportunity will join a Global Certification Team responsible for supporting European Common Criteria evaluation efforts, working closely with engineering, security, and compliance stakeholders to help drive successful certification outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to incorporate Common Criteria and related security requirements into product development lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain certification artifacts, including Security Targets, technical evidence, procedural documentation, and supporting compliance deliverables.
• Assess system architectures, security controls, and technical implementations to ensure alignment with certification and assurance expectations.
• Participate in security reviews, threat modeling activities, risk assessments, and remediation planning to strengthen product security posture.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external evaluation laboratories throughout certification, maintenance, and recertification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• 1-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, compliance, systems engineering, software development, or related technical disciplines. Strong internship experience may be considered for junior-level candidates.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, secure development practices, network security, cloud technologies, identity management, cryptography, or operating system security concepts.
• Exposure to compliance, certification, regulatory, or assurance programs is preferred; direct Common Criteria experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or similar credentials are preferred. Experience collaborating with international or European teams is a plus.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $135,0OO- $160,000
• 20 Days PTO + 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

• Posting Date: September 4th, 2026
• Apply By Date: October 4th, 2026
• Location: Fully Remote (United States)
• Position Type: Long-Term Consulting Engagement

Keywords

Common Criteria, CC, ISO 15408, EUCC, SOG-IS, CCRA, NIAP, Security Engineering, Product Security, Cybersecurity, Security Certification, Security Target, ST, Protection Profile, PP, Target of Evaluation, TOE, Security Functional Requirements, SFR, Security Assurance Requirements, SAR, Evaluation Assurance Level, EAL, EAL4+, Threat Modeling, Secure SDLC, Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Regulatory Certification, Cryptography, IAM, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Technical Documentation, Security Reviews, European Certification Programs, Certification Readiness