Security Engineer Job at Abbtech , Columbia, MD

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  • Abbtech
  • Columbia, MD

Job Description

FIPS 140 Security Engineer
Columbia, MD
No Clearance

Will work on our client's Accredited Testing and Evaluation (AT&E, Common Criteria/FIPS) 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.

Position Details: 

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

  • Pay Rate / Range: $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

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

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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