FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Job Title: FIPS 140 Security Engineer
Location: Columbia, Maryland
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $62.38 - $70.00 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Remote
Security Clearance: No active clearance is required.

As a member of our client's Accredited Testing and Evaluation (AT&E, Common Criteria/FIPS) team, you will have the exciting opportunity to build your career in the rapidly growing IT Security field supporting national defense. The products you work with will be integrated into larger systems and deployments to enable secure communications for our military in today's modern cyber warfare environment. This role offers the chance to contribute to an expanding industry that plays a critical role in protecting our national security. You'll learn from industry experts, gain exposure to a wide range of Commercial off-the-Shelf technologies, and apply your skills in a hands-on lab environment.

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.

• The candidate must be a CVP Certified Tester (CVP Cert/CMVP Cert). In order to submit a candidate, you must certify that they have this certification and it is current.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)