FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Maxtena, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

401K match

Flextime

Coffee, sweets, & much more...

Job summary

Maxtena, Inc. is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to work in the IT Security field supporting national defense. The role includes security analysis, product architecture, and development for military applications in cyber warfare.

Key responsibilities involve conducting vulnerability testing, evaluating products, and interfacing with hardware design. The position requires a B.S. in a related field and at least 6 years of experience. Perks include competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• 6+ years of related development experience.
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability and security analysis.
• Perform testing of cryptographic algorithms.
• Develop applications to support testing.

Skills

Security analysis

Product architecture

Coding

Debugging

Quality assurance

Cryptographic testing

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenSSL

Linux

Programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java)

Job description

As a FIPS 140 Security Engineer, you will get an exciting opportunity to work in the growing IT Security field in support of National Defense. The products you will touch will be deployed into larger systems and/or deployments to facilitate secure communications for our military in the modern cyber warfare environment.Your responsibilities will include security analysis, product architecture and design, coding,testing, debugging, quality assurance, open-source assessment, and providing post-production support.

The position is based in Germantown, MD.

Your Work at Maxtena Will Include:

• Work on various FIPS 140 validation projects
• Perform general security analysis
• Conduct vulnerability testing
• Conduct physical security testing
• Perform system-level logical analysis
• Evaluate products against technology-type standards (Protection Profiles)
• Conduct cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing
• Perform cryptographic algorithm testing
• Engage in source code review activities
• Write and review technical reports
• Develop applications to support test cases
• Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Provide post-production support
• Interface with hardware design and development
• Assess third-party and open-source software
• Recommend product improvements

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• S. in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 6+ years of related development experience
• Experience with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message authentication algorithms, PKI, random number generators, etc.
• Experience with various programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java, as well as 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 (e.g., SSH, IPsec, TLS, MACsec, etc.)
• Experience building testing environments, conducting testing, and reporting results (technical writing)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities

Additional Experience Guidelines:

• Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources
• Knowledge of OpenSSL
• Experience in vulnerability analysis and/or penetration testing
• Strong knowledge of computer security principles and best practices
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of Linux
• Hands‑on experience using tools like an oscilloscope, function generator, multi‑meter, signal generator, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Perks of Working at Maxtena:

• Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch
• A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace
• Cutting‑edge technology & high‑tech lab
• Continuous career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K match
• Flextime
• Coffee, sweets, & much more...

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.