FIPS Security Specialist

SPS Consulting, LLC

$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • IAT Level I certified (GISF, GSLC, Security +, or equivalent) per DoD requirements.
  • Minimum 2 years in a CST validation lab or equivalent field experience.
  • Strong understanding of IT security concepts and CST technical procedures.
  • Preferred: CERTIFIED VALIDATION PROFESSIONAL (CVP) for skills enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security assessments under the lead tester's guidance.
  • Maintain communication about assessment status with the lead tester.
  • Analyze customer requirements for quality evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with verification and validation methods.
  • Analyze results, including conformity statements.
  • Report any nonconformities during security assessments.
  • Lead client-facing activities and execute physical testing independently.
  • Draft and create detailed testing reports and plans.

Benefits

  • Engaging technical role serving as the client contact point.
  • Opportunity to work directly with customers providing consultancy.
  • Emphasis on career development with certification recommendations.
  • Chance to develop expertise in FIPS standards and security assessments.
  • Potential involvement in diverse and interesting security projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

As a FIPS Security Specialist, you'll engage with customers as a technical point of contact, offering validation consultancy and guidance on the suitability of evidence for validation. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting our mission to provide thorough security assessments.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct product security assessments competently under the guidance of the lead tester.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the lead tester regarding the status and execution of security assessments.
  • Analyze and clarify customer requirements to ensure high-quality evaluations.
  • Comply with verification and validation of test methods and procedures thoroughly.
  • Analyze results, including conformity statements and applicable opinions.
  • Report any nonconformities and obstacles to conducting accurate security assessments.
  • Possess strong knowledge of FIPS standards
  • Provide weekly status updates to the project lead.
  • Lead client-facing activities professionally
  • Execute physical testing autonomously.
  • Draft Physical Testing Reports
  • Create detailed Design Review Forms and onsite test plans.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Meets IAT Level I position requirements per DoD 8570.01-M, holding at least one of the following certifications: GISF, GSLC, Security +, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a CST validation laboratory or demonstrated proficiency in the field.
  • Solid grasp of IT security concepts and familiarity with CST technical procedures and validation methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CERTIFIED VALIDATION PROFESSIONAL (CVP) certification is recommended for enhancing skills and future career development.

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