Sr. FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Equiliem - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Columbia, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer will join the Accredited Testing and Evaluation (AT&E) team, focusing on IT Security in support of National defense. This role involves working with products that facilitate secure communications for military applications in a cyber warfare environment. The position offers opportunities for hands-on experience in a lab setting, collaboration with industry experts, and a chance to contribute to national security efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work with FIPS 140 requirements and ensure compliance in product development.
• Utilize knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and security protocols in testing environments.
• Build testing environments, perform testing, and report results through technical writing.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a work-life balance and promote health in the workplace.
• Participate in industry-related conferences and seminars for professional development.

Requirements

• BS degree in a relevant field.
• 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience in IT Security or related areas.
• Knowledge of FIPS 140 requirements and cryptographic encryption algorithms.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.
• Ability to comprehend and apply security standard requirements to products.
• Familiarity with common security protocols like SSH, IPsec, and TLS.
• Experience in building testing environments and performing technical writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with VHDL and Verilog languages.
• Debugging experience using tools like GDB, WinDBG, or Visual Studio.
• Statistical analysis experience of entropy sources.
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and/or OpenPGP.
• Experience in vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of computer security principles and best practices.
• Related certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE.
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Linux systems.
• Hands-on experience with tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Familiarity with X.509 certificates and related protocols.

Benefits

• Performance-based career development with actionable qualifications.
• Flexible working hours within the workday.
• Opportunities to attend industry-related conferences and seminars.
• Support for maintaining work-life balance.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn from experts.