<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>
<p>We are looking for an Anti-Virus Engineer to support enterprise endpoint protection operations within a federal environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrated security controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure across a large-scale agency environment.</p><p>The role will lead enterprise anti-virus operations, including centralized policy management, secure configuration, signature and engine updates, and scheduled scanning activities to ensure consistent endpoint security coverage.</p><p>This position will act as an escalation point for complex malware and security incidents, performing root cause analysis and driving resolution while supporting compliance with FISMA, zero-trust initiatives, and SLA-driven service delivery.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Lead enterprise anti-virus deployment, configuration, and operations across workstations and servers.</p><p>· Administer centralized anti-virus policies, exceptions, and protection settings via management consoles.</p><p>· Manage signature/DAT and engine updates to maintain current threat protection.</p><p>· Execute and validate scheduled scans, updates, and endpoint protection health checks.</p><p>· Troubleshoot complex endpoint security and malware-related incidents and perform root cause analysis.</p><p>· Serve as escalation support for high-priority security incidents and restoration efforts.</p><p>· Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid remediation and prevention of recurring issues.</p><p>· Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and operational documentation aligned to compliance standards.</p><p>· Monitor and report on endpoint security metrics including coverage, compliance, and incident trends.</p><p>· Support vulnerability remediation, POA&M tracking, and audit readiness efforts.</p>