<p><strong>Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Engineer (FIPS / Cryptography)</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 6 month contract, Potential for Extension or Conversion </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Columbia, MD (preferred) | Onsite/Hybrid as applicable</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Engineer</strong> to support accredited testing and evaluation efforts aligned with <strong>FIPS 140 and Common Criteria standards</strong>. This role provides the opportunity to work in a hands-on lab environment, performing security testing and validation on products designed to support secure communications in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.</p><p>This position is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in <strong>cryptography, security testing, and software development</strong>, who are interested in working across a variety of technologies and contributing to high-impact security initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support <strong>FIPS 140 validation projects</strong> and related evaluation efforts</li><li>Perform <strong>security analysis</strong>, vulnerability testing, and system-level assessments</li><li>Conduct <strong>cryptographic and PKI testing</strong>, including algorithm validation</li><li>Evaluate products against <strong>established security standards and technology requirements</strong></li><li>Execute <strong>physical security testing</strong> and architecture-level design analysis</li><li>Perform <strong>source code reviews</strong> to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps</li><li>Develop and execute <strong>test cases and automation scripts</strong></li><li>Build and maintain <strong>test environments</strong> and supporting tools</li><li>Document and deliver <strong>technical reports and findings</strong></li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testing, validation, and documentation processes</li></ul>