Senior Federal Certification Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Support the execution of Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across the HPE Networking product lines.

• Act as a representative of HPE Networking with accredited laboratories during the evaluation process.

• Create and maintain certification documentation, which includes FIPS security policies and Common Criteria security targets.

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams regarding certification processes.

• Participate in meetings with accredited labs, engineering, and QA to monitor project milestones.

• Relay testing gaps and deficiencies to engineering and product teams for resolution.

• Keep track of government standards and communicate any changes that may impact product releases.

• Aid in the development, compliance, and upkeep of FIPS-compliant cryptographic modules.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred, or equivalent experience is acceptable.

• Equivalent experience may replace the need for a Bachelor's degree.

• Experience in software engineering, specifically with C/C++, Python, and/or Golang.

• Proficient in reading and understanding C source code.

• At least 2 years of experience working with cryptographic modules in a technical role.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with certification schemes, including Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience managing government certifications or security testing.

• Only US Citizens or Green card holders are eligible.

• Preferred experience in the software development of cryptographic modules.

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or ISSEP are preferred.

• Capability to work largely unsupervised.

• Strong project management abilities.

• Familiarity with emerging standards outside of the US, such as EUCC, EUCRA, and ITSAR is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Flexible management of work and personal needs.

• Options for remote/teleworker arrangements.

• Commitment to an equal and inclusive workplace.

• Some travel opportunities (approximately 5–10%).