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Sr. Federal Certification Engineer

Salary

$109,000 - $251,000 per year

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Description

As a Sr. Federal Certification Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, you will primarily work from home and play a crucial role in executing Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across all HPE Networking product lines.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the execution of certifications and operating as a representative of HPE Networking with accredited labs
  • Generating documentation, such as FIPS security policies and CC security targets
  • Providing consulting and advice to developers and QA on certification processes
  • Attending meetings with accredited labs and engineering/QA to ensure project milestones are on track
  • Communicating gaps and deficiencies found by accredited testing labs to relevant engineering and product teams
  • Monitoring government standards and changes that may impact releases
  • Assisting in the development, compliance, and maintenance of FIPS compliant cryptographic modules

To qualify, you will need:

  • A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (MS preferred)
  • Background in software engineering, including C/C++, Python, and/or Golang
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with cryptographic modules
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with certification schemes, including Common Criteria, FIPS, DoDIN
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a position handling government certifications or security testing

Preferred skills include:

  • Experience in software development of cryptographic modules
  • Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, CSSLP, ISSEP
  • Strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of emerging standards outside of the US, such as EUCC, EUCRA, and ITSAR

In terms of compensation, the expected salary range for this position is $109,000 - $251,000 per year, depending on location.

HPE offers a comprehensive suite of benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development.

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobsathpe/job/All-Texas-United-States-of-America/Sr-Federal-Certification-Engineer_1215964-2

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