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Maxtena

FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Maxtena, Germantown, Maryland, us, 20875

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Overview As a FIPS 140 Security Engineer, 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. Your responsibilities will include security analysis, product architecture and design, coding, testing, debugging, quality assurance, open-source assessment, and providing post-production support. The position is based in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities

Work on various FIPS 140 validation projects

Perform general security analysis

Engage in design work, including product architecture

Conduct vulnerability testing

Conduct physical security testing

Perform system-level logical analysis

Evaluate products against technology-type standards (Protection Profiles)

Conduct cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing

Perform cryptographic algorithm testing

Engage in source code review activities

Write and review technical reports

Automate testing procedures using scripting

Develop applications to support test cases

Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software

Integrate and validate new product designs

Provide post-production support

Interface with hardware design and development

Assess third-party and open-source software

Recommend product improvements

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

S. in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or similar

6+ years of related development experience

Experience with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)

Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message authentication algorithms, PKI, random number generators, etc.

Experience with various programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java, as well as 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 (e.g., SSH, IPsec, TLS, MACsec, etc.)

Experience building testing environments, conducting testing, and reporting results (technical writing)

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong multitasking and time management abilities

Additional Experience Guidelines

Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources

Knowledge of OpenSSL

Experience in vulnerability analysis and/or penetration testing

Strong knowledge of computer security principles and best practices

Proficient in spoken and written English

Knowledge of Linux

Hands-on experience using tools like an oscilloscope, function generator, multi-meter, signal generator, etc.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Perks of Working at Maxtena

Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch

A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace

Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab

Continuous career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

401K match

Flextime

Fun & games events

Coffee, sweets, & much more...

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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