Security Engineer
Equiliem
Date: 4 days ago
City: Columbia, MD
Contract type: Contractor
FIPS 140 Security Engineer opportunity
100% onsite in Columbia, MD
What You Will Get To Do
The selected candidate will work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
General security analysis
Design work (product architecture)
Vulnerability testing
Physical security testing
System-level logical analysis
Product evaluations against Technology Type standards (Protection Profiles)
Cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing
Cryptographic algorithm testing
Source code review activities
Technical report writing and review.
Testing automation through scripting
Develop applications to support test cases.
You Will Bring These Qualifications
Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification
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.
Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnetting and routing concepts.
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).
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong multitasking and time management.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have
Experience with Python programming language
Experience with debugging (Android debug bridge (adb), 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, multi-meter, signal generator, etc.
Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation.
Education & Experience
Typically requires a BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience.
100% onsite in Columbia, MD
What You Will Get To Do
The selected candidate will work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
General security analysis
Design work (product architecture)
Vulnerability testing
Physical security testing
System-level logical analysis
Product evaluations against Technology Type standards (Protection Profiles)
Cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing
Cryptographic algorithm testing
Source code review activities
Technical report writing and review.
Testing automation through scripting
Develop applications to support test cases.
You Will Bring These Qualifications
Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification
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.
Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnetting and routing concepts.
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).
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong multitasking and time management.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have
Experience with Python programming language
Experience with debugging (Android debug bridge (adb), 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, multi-meter, signal generator, etc.
Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation.
Education & Experience
Typically requires a BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience.
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