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Leidos · 4 hours ago

Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $183K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Knowledge of FIPS 140 requirements.

Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification needed within one year of hiring.

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.

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).

CVP Certified Tester

Strong problem-solving skills.

Strong multitasking and time management.

Qualification

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FIPS 140 requirementsCryptographic Validation Program CertificationCryptographic encryption algorithmsKey exchange algorithmsHashing/message authentication algorithmsPKIRandom number generatorsC programmingC++ programmingPython programmingJava programmingSecurity standard requirementsTesting environmentsSSH protocolIPsec protocolTLS protocolVHDLVerilogDebuggingGDBWinDBGVisual StudioStatistical analysisOpenSSLOpenPGPVulnerability AnalysisPenetration testingComputer security principlesCCNA certificationCCNP certification

Required

Knowledge of FIPS 140 requirements.

Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification needed within one year of hiring.

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.

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).

CVP Certified Tester

Strong problem-solving skills.

Strong multitasking and time management.

Require BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level

Preferred

Experience with VHDL and Verilog languages.

Experience with debugging (GDB, 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, multimeter, signal generator, etc.

Knowledge of X.509 certificates and their attributes as well as protocols such as CDP and OCSP.

Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnets and routing.

Benefits

Performance based career development – well defined roles with actionable qualifications. Empowering employees to promotions based upon skills and not time.

Flexible hours within the constructs of the workday

Opportunity to attend industry related conferences and seminars.

Maintain Work-Life balance in an environment that values your health and time outside the workplace.

Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in the given discipline in an open environment.

Great team comradery

Tuition reimbursement within appropriate disciplines