Akkodis is seeking an Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer for a contract position with a client located in Columbia, MD (100% Remote).

Pay Range: $55-65/HR on W2 The pay rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Title: Senior FIPS 140 Security Engineer

Location: Columbia, MD (100% Remote).

Type: Contract

Must have:

Experience with Python programming language

Experience with debugging (Android debug bridge (adb), WinDBG, Visual Studio, etc.).

Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources.

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.

- 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.

Nice to Have:

- Experience with VHDL and Verilog languages.

- Experience with debugging (GDB, WinDBG, Visual Studio, etc.).

- Experience with statistical analysis of entropy sources.

- Knowledge of OpenSSL and/or OpenPGP.

- Vulnerability Analysis and/or penetration testing experience/expertise.

- 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Require BS degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance