FIPS 140 Security Engineer-REMOTE

Lensa; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to support national defense in IT Security. This role involves security validation projects, cryptography, and PKI. Benefits include flexible hours, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Performance-based career development

Flexible hours

Industry conference attendance

Work-life balance

Mentorship opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with security standards and network setup.

Responsibilities

• Work on FIPS 140 validation projects.
• Conduct security analysis, design, and vulnerability testing.
• Develop applications to support test cases.

Skills

Cryptographic Validation Program Certification

Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms

Strong troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

C

C++

Java

OpenSSL

Linux

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity with Lensa, the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, ABBTECH Professional Resources, is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer in Columbia, MD, to work in the growing IT Security field supporting National defense. The role involves working on security validation projects, security analysis, design, testing, and documentation, with a focus on cryptography, PKI, and security standards.

Benefits include performance-based career development, flexible hours, industry conference attendance, work-life balance, mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Work on FIPS 140 validation projects
• Conduct security analysis, design, vulnerability testing, physical security testing, and system-level analysis
• Evaluate products against standards, perform cryptographic testing, source code review, and automate testing through scripting
• Develop applications to support test cases and write technical reports

Qualifications:

• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, PKI, and security protocols
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or Java
• Understanding of security standards and network setup
• Strong troubleshooting, multitasking, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python, debugging tools, entropy analysis, OpenSSL, vulnerability testing, security principles, and related certifications
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Linux, and hardware testing tools

Education & Experience:

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

Position Details:

• Pay Range: $57.99 - $62.99 per hour
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and others

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. ABBTECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.