Sr. Federal Certification Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an engineer to support certification activities for its Networking product lines. You will work with accredited labs to drive Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN evaluations and help craft security documentation and policies.

You will advise developers and QA on certification processes and track milestones with engineering teams. The role requires cryptographic module experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, and several years in government security testing

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; MS preferred.
• Experience with C/C++, Python and/or Golang; ability to read C source code.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with cryptographic modules.
• Minimum 3 years in certification schemes (Common Criteria, FIPS, DoDIN).
• Minimum 4 years in government certifications or security testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across all HPE Networking product lines
• Operate as a representative of HPE Networking with accredited labs during evaluation
• Assist in the generation of documentation (e.g. FIPS security policies, CC security targets)
• Provide consulting and guidance to developers and QA around certification processes
• Attend regular meetings with labs and engineering/QA to maintain milestones
• Communicate gaps found by labs to engineering and product teams to ensure remediation
• Monitor changes to government standards and inform management of impact on releases
• Assist in developing and maintaining FIPS-compliant cryptographic modules

Skills

C/C++

Python

Golang

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across all HPE Networking product lines
• Operate as a representative of HPE Networking with various accredited labs during the evaluation process
• Assist in the generation of documentation (e.g. FIPS security policies, CC security targets), whether creating/editing directly or working with an external author.
• Provide consulting, information, and advice to developers and QA around how certification works.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with accredited labs and engineering/QA to ensure project milestones are on track.
• Communicate gaps and deficiencies found by accredited testing labs to the relevant engineering and product teams to ensure remediation
• Monitor government standards and communicate to management and engineering when changes are made that may impact a release (e.g. change to a security requirement under Common Criteria).
• Assist in the development, compliance, and maintenance of FIPS compliant cryptographic module(s).

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. MS preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Background in software engineering including C/C++, Python and/or Golang. Ability to read and understand source code in C is a must.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with cryptographic modules in a technical capacity.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with certification schemes, including Common Criteria, FIPS, DoDIN
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a position handling government certifications or security testing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in software development of cryptographic modules.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, ISSEP
• Ability to work largely unsupervised.
• Some travel (approx. 5-10%) will be required.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of emerging standards outside of the US, such as EUCC, EUCRA, and ITSAR

US Citizens or Green card holders only.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 109,000 - 251,000 in Maryland & Texas The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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