FIPS 140 Security Engineer - REMOTE

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Protos IT, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!FIPS 140 Security Engineer Columbia, MD 6+ monthsTypically requires a BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience.Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) CertificationWhat You Will Get to Do:The selected candidate will work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.General security analysisDesign work (product architecture)Vulnerability testingPhysical security testingSystem-level logical analysisProduct evaluations against Technology Type standards (Protection Profiles)Cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testingCryptographic algorithm testingSource code review activitiesTechnical report writing and review.Testing automation through scriptingDevelop applications to support test cases.You Will Bring These Qualifications:Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) CertificationKnowledge 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.FIPS 140 Security Engineer - REMOTE