Sr 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 ManagementIndustries

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
Active participation in relevant certification standards working groups, including contributing to the development of standards, sharing industry knowledge, and delivering presentations
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
Provide guidance to Engineering and Product Management leadership on requirements for other regional certifications, not limited to NITES, PKTN, NATO etc
Collaborate in the creation of product functional specifications, designs, and the testing for new products and features to ensure certification and security requirements are addressed throughout the entire product lifecycle
Work closely with Security Leaders and Architects to shape requirements for existing and next generation technology and products
Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on product certification evolution and integration with other Entrust products such as Issuance HSM and Signature Activation Module applications

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FIPS 140Common Criteriasecurity certificationsFIPS compliancePKIHSMproduct securitycompliance engineeringsecurity architectureNITESPKTNNATO certifications

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Principal Security Certification Engineer role?

Previous certification experience with security certifications such as FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and PCI is required, either in an evaluation lab or as a product vendor. A BSCS, BSCE, BSEE, or equivalent experience is also required.

Is this a remote position at Entrust?

Entrust offers a flexible, global workplace, and the job posting includes #LI-NR1, which typically indicates a remote or location-independent role.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Entrust?

Entrust fosters a collaborative environment driven by curiosity, dedication, and innovation, empowering careers and building solutions with a dynamic team of security experts.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have hands-on experience with FIPS 140, Common Criteria, and other certifications, knowledge of Agile methodologies like SCRUM, excellent communication skills, and active involvement in certification standards working groups.