What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer position at RCM Life Sciences and IT?
Contract / Right to hire
Title : Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer
Compensation : Up to $72 / hr. depending on experience
Location : Columbia, MD or 100% Remote
Length of Contract : 6 months
Job Description :
In joining our client's Accredited Testing and Evaluation (AT&E, Common Criteria / FIPS) 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.
Required Qualifications :
- 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.
- bility 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).
- Must be a CVP Certified Tester
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong multitasking and time management.
Preferred Qualifications :
Education & Certifications :
Equal Opportunity Statement :
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pay Transparency :
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.
Disclaimer :
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
bout RCM :
RCM is a leading provider of Business, IT, and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial marketplace. RCM partners with clients to define, implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.
Salary : $72
