Principal Security Certification Engineer at Entrust

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Identity SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Previous certification experience with security certifications (FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, PCI), either in an evaluation lab or a product vendor
Understanding and experience with modern product release engineering practices, specifically with SCRUM and other Agile methodologies
A broad understanding of hardware, software, and systems engineering best practices; practical product development experience in any of the engineering domains a plus
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal direct supervision
BSCS, BSCE, BSEE, or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

Lead the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140, Common Criteria (CC) and regionally focused security certification process for the company's new and existing products with the objective of obtaining certification in a timely and cost effective manner
Collaborate in the creation of product functional specifications, designs, and the testing for new products to ensure certification and security requirements are addressed throughout the entire product lifecycle
Act as a mentor to the development teams on how to create FIPS 140 and CC certifiable designs
Participate in the security certification standards bodies and keep abreast of emerging standards as required by the business
Act as a subject matter expert in security certifications and lead efforts on attaining regional certification of nShield HSM based products
Provide security compliance guidance and leadership on current and emerging next-generation products

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FIPS 140Common CriteriaHSMnShieldSecurity CertificationSecurity ComplianceProduct DesignSecurity Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Principal Security Certification Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?

The role is based with the Cambridge, UK team, suggesting an on-site presence in Cambridge, UK, though specific remote policies are not detailed.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need previous certification experience with FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and PCI; understanding of SCRUM and Agile methodologies; a broad understanding of hardware, software, and systems engineering; strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

What is the team environment like at Entrust?

The Principal Security Certification Engineer will join a dynamic team of security and certification experts in the Security Office.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this position?

A BSCS, BSCE, BSEE, or equivalent experience is required, along with proven expertise in leading FIPS 140 and Common Criteria certifications and mentoring development teams.