Sr. Federal Certification Engineer

Accountabilities: Manage certification activities: Support the execution of Common Criteria, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) certifications across networking product lines. Coordinate laboratory evaluations: Represent the networking engineering function when working with accredited testing laboratories, tracking milestones and ensuring certification activities remain on schedule. Develop technical documentation: Create, review, and maintain certification documentation, including FIPS security policies and Common Criteria security targets, collaborating with external technical writers when needed. Support engineering and QA teams: Provide guidance to software developers and quality assurance professionals on certification processes, security requirements, and compliance expectations. Identify and resolve compliance gaps: Communicate deficiencies identified during laboratory testing to relevant engineering and product teams, helping coordinate remediation activities and maintain certification readiness. Monitor regulatory developments: Track changes to government security standards and communicate potential impacts on product releases, engineering priorities, and certification strategies. Maintain cryptographic compliance: Contribute to the development, compliance, and ongoing maintenance of FIPS-compliant cryptographic modules. Coordinate project execution: Participate in regular meetings with laboratories and internal stakeholders, monitor project progress, and help ensure certification milestones and deliverables are achieved. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. A master's degree is preferred, although equivalent experience may be considered. Professional experience: At least four years of experience in roles involving government certifications or security testing, including a minimum of three years working with certification frameworks such as Common Criteria, FIPS, or DoDIN. Cryptographic expertise: At least two years of technical experience working with cryptographic modules, ideally including software development or maintenance. Programming knowledge: Background in software engineering with experience in C/C++, Python, and/or Golang. The ability to read and understand C source code is essential. Certification and compliance knowledge: Familiarity with government security evaluation processes, cryptographic standards, and the documentation required to achieve and maintain certifications. Project management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate technical activities, manage milestones, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Communication and collaboration: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory requirements to different stakeholders. Autonomy: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision. Additional assets: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or ISSEP; experience developing cryptographic modules; and knowledge of international standards such as EUCC, EUCRA, and ITSAR. Work authorization and travel: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders. Occasional travel of approximately 5–10% is required. Benefits Competitive compensation: Annual base salary ranging from $109,000 to $251,000 for eligible positions in Maryland and Texas, depending on location, experience, education, and qualifications. Additional compensation: Potential eligibility for variable incentives, subject to the applicable compensation plan. Health and well-being: Comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Professional development: Access to learning programs, training opportunities, and career development resources to support long-term growth. Remote flexibility: A remote-first work arrangement that allows you to work primarily from home. Inclusive workplace: A collaborative environment that values diverse backgrounds, individual perspectives, and innovation. Career growth: Opportunities to deepen technical expertise and pursue advancement across engineering and technology disciplines.