FIPS 140 Security Engineer-REMOTE

Lensa; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to support national defense in the IT Security field. You will engage in security analysis, product architecture design, and vulnerability testing, while benefiting from flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Performance-based career development

Flexible hours

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities to attend industry-related conferences

Maintaining work-life balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
• Perform security analysis and conduct vulnerability testing.
• Automate testing through scripting and develop applications.

Skills

Cryptographic algorithms

PKI

C

C++

Python

Java

Network setup

Security protocols

Education

BS degree

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, ABBTECH Professional Resources, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

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 work on will be deployed into larger systems and/or deployments to facilitate secure communications for our military in the modern cyber warfare environment. Join an expanding industry that is vital for National Security. You will have the chance to learn from industry experts, work with various Commercial off-the-Shelf products across many technology types, and apply your skills in a hands-on lab environment.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Performance-based career development with well-defined roles and actionable qualifications, promoting based on skills, not time.
• Flexible hours within the workday.
• Opportunities to attend industry-related conferences and seminars.
• Maintaining work-life balance in an environment that values health and personal time.
• Learning from experts in an open environment.
• Great team camaraderie.
• Tuition reimbursement in relevant disciplines.

What You Will Do

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
• Perform security analysis, design product architecture, conduct vulnerability and physical security testing.
• System-level logical analysis, product evaluations against standards, cryptographic testing, source code review, and technical report writing.
• Automate testing through scripting and develop applications to support test cases.

Qualifications You Will Bring

• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, PKI, random number generators, etc.
• Experience with programming languages like C, C++, Python, or Java.
• Ability to understand security standards and apply them to products.
• Experience with network setup, subnetting, routing, and security protocols like SSH, IPsec, TLS.
• Experience in testing environments, technical writing, troubleshooting, and multitasking.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python, debugging tools, statistical analysis of entropy sources, OpenSSL/OpenPGP, vulnerability analysis, and security principles.
• Certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE, and knowledge of Active Directory and Linux.
• Hands-on experience with test tools like oscilloscopes and signal generators, and knowledge of X.509 certificates.

Education & Experience

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

Position Details

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

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

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, weekly direct deposit, paid holidays and personal time off, 401(k) with match, voluntary benefits, legal and assistance programs, credit union membership, and work programs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and ABBTECH is an equal opportunity employer.