FIPS 140 Security Engineer

March 14

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Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

Defense • Intel • Sensors • Health Systems • Enterprise IT

10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• In joining the Leidos Accredited Testing and Evaluation (AT&E, Common Criteria/FIPS) team, you will get an exciting opportunity to work in the growing IT Security field in support of National defense. • The products you will touch will be deployed into larger systems and/or deployments to facilitate secure communications for our military in the modern cyber warfare environment. • Come be a part of an expanding industry that is integral in ensuring our National Security. • You’ll get an opportunity to learn from Industry experts work with various Commercial off the Shelf products across many technology types and be able to use your skillset in a hands on lab environment.

🎯 Requirements

• Expected proficiency/intimate familiarity is: • FIPS 140-3 requirements and how to determine a module’s conformance to requirements as they come up during the validation process. • Algorithm Testing • Operational/Failure Testing • Physical Testing (if applicable) • Report Drafting • CVP certification preferred. • Familiar with FIPS 140-3 requirements and all associated standards and guidance. • ISO/IEC 19790 • ISO/IEC 24759 • SP 800-140 (and associated appendices) • SP 800-140A • SP 800-140B/SP 800-140Br1 • SP 800-140C • SP 800-140D • SP 800-140E • FIPS 140-3 Management Manual • FIPS 140-3 Implementation Guidance • WebCryptik User Guides • Familiar with FIPS 140-3 validation process. • Should be able to talk candidly about experiences from these validations to show understanding of the process and requirements. • Here the phases of validation that are not all reflected on the CMVP’s flow chart. • Design Review – Able to participate in reviewing a module’s source code, design documentation, and draft Security Policy to determine conformance to FIPS 140-3 requirements. • Algorithm Testing – Familiar with CAVP testing process and ACVTS. • Capabilities registration • Vector generation • Vector validation • Metadata object management • Certification Updating certificates • Entropy Testing – Knowledge of determining module conformance to FIPS 140-3 IG 9.3.A. (It is common for other labs to only have entropy SME’s, so in-depth entropy knowledge is not expected but is highly preferred). • Familiar with SP 800-90B and associated IG requirements. • Familiar with ESV submission process and ESVTS. • Operational/Failure testing – Will participate in execution of operational/induced failure test plans for the FIPS 140-3 Derived Testing Requirements. • Physical Testing – Will Conduct testing of hardware modules against FIPS 140-3 physical security requirements, participated in drafting a Physical Security Test Report, and has reviewed other PSTR’s. • Preferably has tested up to physical security Level 3. (Like entropy, some labs have dedicated physical security staff, so it might be the case where a senior candidate has never conducted physical testing themselves. In such cases, the candidate would still have been expected to have reviewed a physical security test report or show some familiarity with the basic requirements.) • Report Drafting – Familiarity with WebCryptik and the CMVP’s expectations/conventions for report content and formatting. • Coordination – Has participated in responding to and resolving CMVP comments to receive the final validation certificate. • CVP certified. • Minimum expected proficiency/intimate familiarity is: • FIPS 140-3 requirements and how to determine a module’s conformance to requirements as they come up during the validation process. • Algorithm Testing • Operational/Failure Testing • Physical Testing (if applicable) • Report Drafting • CVP certification preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance based career development – well defined roles with actionable qualifications. • Empowering employees to promotions based upon skills and not time. • Flexible hours within the constructs of the workday • Opportunity to attend industry related conferences and seminars. • Maintain Work-Life balance in an environment that values your health and time outside the workplace. • Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in the given discipline in an open environment. • Great team comradery • Tuition reimbursement within appropriate disciplines