Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer- REMOTE

Lensa; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer to support National defense through secure communication technologies. This role offers the chance to work with industry experts in IT Security and contribute to vital projects for military applications. You will have opportunities for career development and work-life balance in a flexible environment. If you have a strong background in cryptographic algorithms and security protocols, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Performance based career development

Flexible hours

Opportunity to attend industry conferences

Work-Life balance

Team comradery

Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Experience with various programming languages and development environments.

Responsibilities

• Work in IT Security supporting National defense.
• Facilitate secure communications for military.
• Build testing environments and perform testing.

Skills

Knowledge of FIPS 140 requirements

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong multitasking and time management

Education

BS degree

Tools

C

C++

Python

Java

OpenSSL

OpenPGP

Job description

Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer- REMOTE

Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer- REMOTE

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Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Columbia, MD or 100% Remote

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:

• Performance based career development – well defined roles with actionable qualifications. Empowering employees to promotions based upon skills and not time.
• Flexible hours within the constructs of the workday
• Opportunity to attend industry related conferences and seminars.
• Maintain Work-Life balance in an environment that values your health and time outside the workplace.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in the given discipline in an open environment.
• Great team comradery
  
  

You Will Bring These Qualifications

• Knowledge of FIPS 140 requirements
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message authentication algorithms, PKI, random number generators, etc.
• Experience with various programming languages (C, C++, Python or Java) and development environments.
• Ability to comprehend security standard requirements and apply them to products.
• Knowledge of common security related protocols and their design (i.e. SSH, IPsec, TLS, etc.).
• Experience building testing environments, performing testing and reporting results (technical writing).
• CVP Certified Tester
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong multitasking and time management.
  
  

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with VHDL and Verilog languages.
• Experience with debugging (GDB, WinDBG, Visual Studio, etc.).
• Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources.
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and/or OpenPGP.
• Vulnerability Analysis and/or penetration testing experience/expertise.
• Strong knowledge of computer security principles and best practices.
• Strong English (both oral and written) skills.
• Related certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE).
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Linux.
• Hands on experience using tools such as an oscilloscope, function generator, multimeter, signal generator, etc.
• Knowledge of X.509 certificates and their attributes as well as protocols such as CDP and OCSP.
• Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnets and routing.
  
  

Education & Experience

Require BS degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level

Position Details

• Pay Rate / Range: $68.95- $73.95
  
  

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
• Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
• Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
• BB&T @ Work Program
  
  

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

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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