Hybrid FIPS 140 Security Engineer

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.