FIPS 140 Security Engineer-REMOTE

Lensa; Columbia (SC); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Security is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to support National defense. This role involves working on validation projects, conducting security analysis, and testing cryptographic components. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and maintain work-life balance in a supportive environment. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Performance-based career development

Flexible hours

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience required.
• CVP Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general security analysis and vulnerability testing.
• Design work and perform system-level logical analysis.
• Write and review technical reports.

Skills

Cryptographic Encryption

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

OpenSSL

Linux

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FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Columbia, MD

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. Come be a part of an expanding industry that is integral in ensuring our National Security. You’ll get an opportunity to learn from industry experts, work with various Commercial off-the-Shelf products across many technology types, and use your skillset in a hands-on lab environment.

Benefits of working with us:

1. Performance-based career development – well-defined roles with actionable qualifications. Promotions based on skills, not time.
2. Flexible hours within the workday.
3. Opportunity to attend industry-related conferences and seminars.
4. Maintain work-life balance in an environment that values your health and time outside work.
5. Learn from experts in the discipline in an open environment.
6. Great team camaraderie.
7. Tuition reimbursement within appropriate disciplines.

What You Will Do

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
• Conduct general security analysis.
• Design work (product architecture).
• Perform vulnerability testing.
• Conduct physical security testing.
• Perform system-level logical analysis.
• Evaluate products against Technology Type standards (Protection Profiles).
• Test cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components.
• Test cryptographic algorithms.
• Review source code activities.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Automate testing through scripting.
• Develop applications to support test cases.

Qualifications

• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification.
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption, key exchange, hashing, PKI, random number generators, etc.
• Experience with programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java) and development environments.
• Ability to understand security standards and apply them to products.
• Experience with network setup, subnetting, and routing.
• Knowledge of security protocols (SSH, IPsec, TLS, etc.).
• Experience in building testing environments, performing tests, and reporting results.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective multitasking and time management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python.
• Debugging skills (ADB, WinDBG, Visual Studio, etc.).
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and OpenPGP.
• Vulnerability analysis and penetration testing experience.
• Strong understanding of computer security principles.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE).
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Linux.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.).
• Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Position Details

• Pay Range: $57.99 - $62.99
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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