Security Test Engineer

12 Month Contract
Security Test Engineer
San Diego, CA
Secret Clearance Required

--Desired Experience--
Experience penetration testing and security vulnerability assessments
Government security frameworks (NIST RMF, STIGs, or similar)
Experience validating security controls on embedded systems, firmware, or FPGA-based platforms
Background in secure communications, networking, or cryptographic systems
Able to evaluate existing security testing tools and determine gaps
Python development exp is a plus
Experience working in Linux or embedded environments

--Duties--
Perform security testing and vulnerability assessments on software and embedded systems
Ensure systems meet government security requirements and compliance standards
Validate that software running on FPGA-based systems meets defined security controls
Work with systems engineers to define and refine security requirements
Evaluate existing security testing tools and determine whether custom tools are required
Develop custom security test tools and automation frameworks where necessary