Security Engineer

Title: Security Engineer
Location: United States

Job Description:

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a FIPS 140 Security Engineer with CVP Certification. This position will allow for work to be performed remotely within the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Work on varied FIPS 140 validation projects.
• General security analysis
• Design work (product architecture)
• Vulnerability testing
• Physical security testing
• System-level logical analysis
• Product evaluations against Technology Type standards (Protection Profiles)
• Cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) testing
• Cryptographic algorithm testing
• Source code review activities
• Technical report writing and review.
• Testing automation through scripting
• Develop applications to support test cases.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) Certification
• 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.
• Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnetting and routing concepts.
• 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).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong multitasking and time management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python programming language
• Experience with debugging (Android debug bridge (adb), 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, multi-meter, signal generator, etc.
• Knowledge of X.509 certificate validation.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.