FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Job Summary

Working remotely on a contract basis, a FIPS 140 Security Engineer will manage various validation projects, conduct security analysis, and perform vulnerability testing to support national defense initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects and execute product evaluations against Technology Type standards
• Conduct vulnerability testing, physical security testing, and system-level logical analysis
• Engage in source code review activities and automate testing through scripting

Required qualifications

• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification is required
• BS degree with 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in testing environments and technical writing
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, PKI, and security-related protocols
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java
• Familiarity with network setup, subnetting, and routing concepts