FIPS 140 Security Engineer-REMOTE

Lensa; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT Security field is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to support National defense. This role offers the chance to work with industry experts on security validation projects, ensuring secure communications for military applications while enjoying flexible hours and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based career development

Flexible hours

Opportunity to attend industry-related conferences

Work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification required.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
• Conduct general security analysis.
• Perform vulnerability testing.

Skills

Cryptographic encryption algorithms

Key exchange algorithms

Hashing/message authentication algorithms

PKI

Random number generators

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Time management

Education

BS degree

Job description

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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 be able to use your skillset in a hands-on lab environment.

Below are some of the benefits of working with us:

1. Performance-based career development – well-defined roles with actionable qualifications. Empowering employees to promotions based upon skills and not time.
2. Flexible hours within the constructs of 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 the workplace.
5. Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in the discipline in an open environment.
6. Great team camaraderie.
7. Tuition reimbursement within appropriate disciplines.

What You Will Get To Do

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
• Conduct general security analysis.
• Design work related to 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.

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 programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java and development environments.
• Ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
• Experience setting up networks, familiarity with subnetting and routing.
• Knowledge of security protocols like SSH, IPsec, TLS, etc.
• Experience in building testing environments, performing testing, and reporting results (including technical writing).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Python programming.
• Debugging experience with tools like adb, WinDBG, Visual Studio.
• Statistical analysis of entropy sources.
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and/or OpenPGP.
• Vulnerability analysis or penetration testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer security principles.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Related certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA).
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Linux.
• Experience with hardware tools like oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a BS degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Position Details

• Pay Range: $57.99 - $62.99 per hour.

The salary range is an estimate; final offers depend on responsibilities, experience, education, skills, location, travel, and market conditions.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, weekly direct deposit, paid holidays, 401(k), voluntary life and AD&D, disability insurances, legal and assistance programs, credit union membership, and work program benefits.

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

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