Security Engineer- FIPS 140 - Columbia, MD Technology Systems

Security Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Columbia, MD.

Contract Length: 6+ Months, possible conversion to FTE

Candidates must be a CVP Certified Tester

In joining the 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.

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.

Estimated Min Rate: $46.00

Estimated Max Rate: $65.72

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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