Security Engineer (FIPS 140)

The Security Engineer, you will get an exciting opportunity to work in the growing IT Security field in support of National Defense. The products you will touch will be deployed into larger systems and/or deployments to facilitate secure communications for our military in the modern cyber warfare environment.  Your responsibilities will include security analysis, product architecture and design, coding, testing, debugging, quality assurance, open-source assessment, and providing post-production support.

YOUR WORK AT MAXTENA WILL INCLUDE:

• Acts as FIPS 140 validation subject matter expert across projects.

• Perform general security analysis, vulnerability and physical security testing.

• Engage in design work, including product architecture.

• Perform system-level logical analysis

• Evaluate products against technology-type standards (Protection Profiles)

• Conduct cryptographic and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and aglorithm testing.

• Engage in source code review activities

• Write and review technical reports

• Automate testing procedures using scripting

• Develop applications to support test cases

• Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software

• Integrate and validate new product designs

• Provides ongoing post-production support, re-evaluation and recommendation of product improvements.

• Interface with hardware design and development

• Assess third-party and open-source software

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering 

• 6+ years of related development experience

• Experience with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)

• Familiarity with OpenSSL, Linux and statistical analysis of entropy sources

• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message authentication algorithms, PKI, random number generators, etc.

• Experience with various programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java, as well as development environments

• Ability to comprehend security standard requirements and apply them to products.

• Experience setting up networks and familiarity with subnetting and routing concepts.

• Knowledge of common security-related protocols and their design (e.g., SSH, IPsec, TLS, MACsec, etc.)

• Experience building testing environments, conducting testing, and reporting results (technical writing)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong multitasking and time management abilities

PERKS OF WORKING AT MAXTENA:

At Maxtena, you won’t just contribute to technology—you’ll help invent what’s next. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where bold ideas become meaningful innovations, creativity is encouraged, and your work makes a real-world impact.  Our work environment offers:

• Innovate & Create: Work on cutting-edge wireless technology and bring groundbreaking products to life.

• Grow & Thrive: Continuous learning, career development, Flex Time and exposure to diverse industries and advanced projects.

• Invest in Your Future: Competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.

• Our Team Culture: Team events, fun activities, coffee, treats, and a workplace that makes coming to work rewarding.

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.