Senior Professional Information Security Engineer
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Senior Professional Information Security Engineer who analyzes source code and documentation, performs cryptographic algorithm and functional testing on IT security products, and contributes to test reports and compliance efforts.
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Senior Professional Information Security Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) is a global provider of information technology (IT) and professional services and solutions. The Company operates through two segments: Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Infrastructure Services (GIS). The GBS segment provides various technology solutions, including consulting, applications services and software. GBS has three primary growth engines: end-to-end applications services, consulting services, big data services and industry-aligned software and solutions. The GIS segment provides managed and virtual desktop solutions, unified communications and collaboration services, data center management, cyber security, compute and managed storage solutions to commercial clients across the globe. GIS also delivers CSC's various cloud offerings, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), private cloud solutions, CloudMail and Storage as a Service (SaaS). The Company has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Summary:
CSC is currently seeking a Security Test Engineer to work in the field of cryptographic module validation testing. Would you like to work with our security testing and certification laboratories group? This position supports CSC's Global Cybersecurity team, which is a global program providing information and infrastructure security. The duties required in this role include: exercising of test procedures, review of technical documentation and schematics, rendering test verdicts based on the FIPS 140-2 derived test requirements and contribution to test plans and reports.
Essential Job Functions
• Analysis of source code and documentation;
• Perform cryptographic algorithm testing, functional testing and physical testing on IT security products;
• Contribute to test reports; and
• Work closely with laboratory management, clients, government bodies and business partners to ensure standards compliance.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field;
• Four or more years of IT experience;
• Knowledge of cryptography and related security protocols;
• Knowledge of C, C++ or Java;
• Knowledge of general IT security principles; and
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and pass a security clearance
• Knowledge of the FIPS 140-2 standard preferred
• Willingness to travel
Other Qualifications
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Skilled in time, priority and task management;
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members;
• Independent, self-motivated worker;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Active in pursuing learning opportunities;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time;
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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