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ALTA IT Services, LLC ยท 12 hours ago

FIPS 140 Security Engineer

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$60/hr - $68/hr
date2+ years exp

ALTA IT Services, LLC is a company focused on delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. They are seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer to work on various validation projects in the IT Security field, supporting secure communications for military operations.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Cryptographic Validation Program CertificationCryptographic algorithms knowledgeProgramming languages CProgramming languages C++Programming languages PythonProgramming languages JavaNetwork setupRoutingSecurity protocols knowledgeTechnical writingTroubleshooting skillsMultitasking skillsPython programmingDebugging experienceStatistical analysis of entropyOpenSSL knowledgeVulnerability analysis experienceComputer security principlesActive Directory knowledgeLinux knowledgeHands-on testing tools experienceX.509 certificate validation

Required

Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification
BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience
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

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

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans
Participation in a 401(k) plan

Company

ALTA IT Services, LLC

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ALTA IT Services, LLC combines experience and expertise to deliver IT talent that meets and exceeds the expectations of our clients.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Rockville, Maryland, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://altaits.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2015-12-18Acquired

Leadership Team

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Bonnie Wells
Senior Business Development Manager - Strategic Staffing Partner
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