JOB TITLE: SR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
JOB LOCATION: COLUMBIA, MD
WAGE RANGE*: $72.00-76.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00038035

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designs, develops or recommends integrated security system and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
Provides technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions to manage information-related risks.
Participates with the client in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs.
Configures and validates secure systems and physical controls, and tests security products and systems to detect security weakness.
SCOPE:
- Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives.
- Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.
- Establishes and recommends changes to policies which affect subordinate organization(s).
- Provides guidance to others to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
PROBLEM COMPLEXITY:
- Works on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
IMPACT:
- Contributions are usually limited to assignment related activities.
- Decisions or failure to achieve results may cause severe adverse business/schedule impact.
LIAISON:
- May interact with senior management on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
- Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations.
FREEDOM TO ACT:
- May be responsible for the technical direction, leadership, and training of less experienced staff.
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Having complete knowledge of this field and is able to handle seldom and unusual occurring job events.
- Ability to complete complex and difficult assignments.
- May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to nonexempt personnel.
- Knowledge of assigned product(s), company functions, service policies and procedures and good communication skills.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and 8+ years related experience.

These Qualifications Would be 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.

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.