Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer Columbia, MD Posted: 5/25/2023
Job Description
Job ID#:
175698
Job Category:
IT/Technical
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
6 months
We have an outstanding Contract position for a Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer. This position is 100% remote.
Pay Rate is: $63.08 HR
In joining the 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.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Require a bachelor's degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level.
Knowledge of FIPS 140 requirements.
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.
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).
CVP Certified Tester
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong multitasking and time management.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with VHDL and Verilog languages.
Experience with debugging (GDB, WinDBG, Visual Studio, etc.).
Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources.
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, multimeter, signal generator, etc.
Knowledge of X.509 certificates and their attributes as well as protocols such as CDP and OCSP.
Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnets and routing.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
TAD PGS, Inc. is a Global Fortune 500 company with worldwide revenue of over $27 billion and more than 50 years of government contracting experience. We specialize in supporting U.S. Government Agencies and their prime vendors by delivering a full range of recruitment and workforce solutions. As part of the Adecco family, we have access to over 2.5 million active candidates supporting hundreds of locations across North America. On any given day, we have more than 70,000 professionals working at client sites across the United States.