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Hybrid FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Hybrid FIPS 140 Security Engineer

TalascendTroy, Michigan, US
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Talascend is currently seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer for a hybrid W-2 contract to possible direct-hire in Columbia, Maryland.

HYBRID SCHEDULE :

  • This position is located in Columbia, Maryland.
  • 75% on-site.
  • 25% remote.

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 (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

    • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience.
  • 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.

    • DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 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.
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