Senior Federal Certification Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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$109,000–$251,000 / yr
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About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a global enterprise technology company providing servers, storage, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions along with advisory and operational services to enterprises worldwide. Industry: Enterprise Technology & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Federal Certification Engineer

The Sr. Federal Certification Engineer joins the HPE Networking team to manage security certifications across all product lines. This role involves executing Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications while acting as a primary representative during evaluations with accredited labs. Key responsibilities include generating security policies and targets, providing technical consulting to developers and QA, and monitoring government standards for potential release impacts. The candidate will also assist in developing and maintaining FIPS compliant cryptographic modules. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Golang, with a specific ability to read C source code. Candidates must possess experience with cryptographic modules and government security testing. The role addresses the critical business problem of ensuring networking hardware meets rigorous federal security requirements and international standards like EUCC and ITSAR.

What you'll do

  • Execute Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across all HPE Networking product lines.
  • Represent HPE Networking during the evaluation process with various accredited labs.
  • Generate and edit security documentation, including FIPS security policies and CC security targets.
  • Provide consulting and technical advice to developers and QA teams regarding certification requirements.
  • Communicate testing gaps and deficiencies to engineering teams to ensure timely remediation.
  • Monitor government standards and report changes that may impact product releases to management.
  • Develop, comply with, and maintain FIPS compliant cryptographic modules.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; MS preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Background in software engineering including C/C++, Python, and/or Golang.
  • Ability to read and understand source code in C is a must.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with cryptographic modules in a technical capacity.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with certification schemes, including Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a position handling government certifications or security testing.
  • US Citizens or Green card holders only.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or ISSEP (preferred).

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