Info Sec Analyst 4 – CVP Certified Tester Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

FIPS 140

Security Engineer –

CVP Certified Tester Department:

Cybersecurity/ Testing/ FIPS Location:

Columbia, MD Work model:

REMOTE Role Type:

Contract No Clearance Required

• Not available onC2C basis
• About Our Client Our client offers an excitingopportunity to work in the rapidly expanding IT Security field,integral to supporting national defense initiatives.

Thisorganization plays a crucial role in ensuring national security byevaluating and validating IT security products that are deployed tofacilitate secure communications for military and defense systems.

You will join a team of industry experts and work with a wide rangeof Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products across varioustechnology types in a hands-on lab environment. The company fostersa supportive culture with performance-based career development,flexible hours, work-life balance, and opportunities for continuouslearning and professional growth. Job Description As a FIPS 140Security Engineer, you will be a vital member of a dedicated teamfocused on performing in-depth security evaluations and validationprojects. Your day-to-day work will involve a comprehensive rangeof activities, from general security analysis and productarchitecture review to hands-on vulnerability and physical securitytesting. You will apply your technical expertise to conductsystem-level logical analysis, rigorous cryptographic algorithmtesting, and detailed source code reviews, all while ensuringproducts meet stringent security standard requirements. This roleoffers the opportunity to directly contribute to securing criticalcommunication systems for national defense, providing an impactfulcareer in a growing industry. You will collaborate closely within ateam environment, sharing knowledge with experts, and your workwill involve not only testing but also the development ofapplications and automation scripts to enhance testingcapabilities, culminating in precise technical report writing. Theideal candidate is passionate about cybersecurity, cryptology, andensuring the highest standards of product security. Duties andResponsibilities

• Work on varied

FIPS 140

validation projects.

• Perform general security analysis of products and systems.
• Conduct design work related to product architecture.
• Executevulnerability testing on various technologies.
• Conduct physicalsecurity testing of devices.
• Perform system-level logicalanalysis.
• Evaluate products against Technology Type standards(Protection Profiles).
• Conduct cryptographic and Public KeyInfrastructure (PKI) testing.
• Perform cryptographic algorithmtesting.
• Engage in source code review activities.
• Author andreview technical reports documenting findings.
• Automate testingprocesses through scripting.
• Develop applications to support testcases. Required Experience/Skills
• Cryptographic Validation Program(CVP) Certification.
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryptionalgorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message authenticationalgorithms, PKI, and random number generators.
• Experience withvarious programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java, andtheir development environments.
• Ability to comprehend securitystandard requirements and apply them effectively to products.
• Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnetting androuting concepts.
• Knowledge of common security-related protocolsand their design (e.g., SSH, IPsec, TLS).
• Experience buildingtesting environments, performing testing, and reporting results(technical writing).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solvingskills.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with 2 to 4years of prior relevant experience. Nice-to-Haves
• Experience withPython programming language.
• Experience with debugging tools(e.g., Android debug bridge (adb), WinDBG, Visual Studio).
• Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources.
• Knowledge of OpenSSL and/or OpenPGP.
• Vulnerability Analysisand/or penetration testing experience/expertise.
• Strong knowledgeof computer security principles and best practices.
• Strong English(both oral and written) skills.
• Related certifications (e.g.,CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE).
• Knowledge of ActiveDirectory and Linux.
• Hands-on experience using tools such as anoscilloscope, function generator, multi-meter, or signal generator.
• Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation. Education
• Typicallyrequires a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Pay & Benefits Summary
• Performance-based career development with well-defined roles andactionable qualifications.
• Flexible hours within the constructs ofthe workday.
• Opportunity to attend industry-related conferencesand seminars.
• Emphasis on maintaining work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry experts in anopen environment.
• Great team camaraderie.
• Tuition reimbursementwithin appropriate disciplines.

Join our team and contribute tonational security through cutting-edge

FIPS 140

validation!

Interested? Apply Now! Connect with your

Catapult SG Recruiter:

Kailyn Hartley, at kailyn.hartley@catapultsg.com.

FIPS 140

|Cryptography | Security Engineer | Validation Engineer | ITSecurity | Cyber Security | Product Evaluation | VulnerabilityTesting | PKI | Cryptographic Algorithms | Source Code Review |Network Security | Testing Automation | Python | CVPCertification