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FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Artech LLC

Columbia, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$72 Per Hour
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Android, Authentication, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Code Reviews, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Computer Security, Cryptography, Cryptography Algorithms, Cyber Warfare, Debugging Skills, English Language, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, JNCIA - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate, JNCIE - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, JNCIS - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist, Java, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Visual Studio, Military, Multitasking, Network Configuration Management, Network Routing, On Site Support, OpenPGP Encryption Software, OpenSSL, Oscilloscope, Penetration Testing, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Testing, Programming Languages, Protocol Design, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Skills, SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Analysis, Security Protocols, Software Development, Statistics, Subnetting, Technical Writing, Test Case, Test Scripts, Testing, Time Management, WinDbg, Writing Skills, X.509 Digital Certificate
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
POSTED
14 days ago
Job Title : FIPS 140 Security Engineer
Location: Columbia, MD (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
 
Salary Range: $70.00 - $72.00/Hour on W2 (Without Benefits).
Applicants must be willing to work on W2.
 
Position Overview:
  • In joining the Leidos Accredited Testing and Evaluation (AT&E, Common Criteria/FIPS) team, 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.
Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • 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.
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Local to Columbia, MD area.
  • 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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