FIPS 140 Security Engineer-REMOTE

Lensa
US - Michigan - Lansing
May 18, 2025

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FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Columbia, MD

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.

Below are some of the benefits of working with us:

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

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.

Position Details

Pay Rate / Range: $57.99- $62.99

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
Weekly Direct Deposit
Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
401(k) with match
Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
BB&T @ Work Program

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans

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Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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