JOB TITLE: INFO SECURITY ANALYST
JOB LOCATION: COLUMBIA, MD
WAGE RANGE*: $60.00-65.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00038036

REQUIRED 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.
The candidate must be a CVP Certified Tester.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The selected candidate will 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.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a BS degree with 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.