Senior Federal Certification Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Assist in executing Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across HPE Networking product lines .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $251,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications while maintaining compliance with government standards. Proficient in software engineering, particularly in developing and testing cryptographic modules, with strong project management capabilities.

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Common Criteria CertificationFIPS CertificationCryptographic Module DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingProject Management

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingGolang ProgrammingCryptographic ModulesCertification DocumentationSecurity TestingGovernment CertificationsSoftware DevelopmentSource Code Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Project Management SkillsAbility to Work Largely Unsupervised

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCSSLPISSEP

Industry Keywords

Common CriteriaFIPSDoDINEUCCEUCRAITSARGovernment StandardsSecurity PoliciesTesting GapsAccredited Labs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in executing Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN certifications across HPE Networking product lines
Represent HPE Networking with accredited labs during evaluations
Generate and maintain certification documentation, including FIPS security policies and Common Criteria security targets
Advise developers and QA on certification processes
Attend meetings with accredited labs, engineering, and QA to track project milestones
Communicate testing gaps and deficiencies to engineering and product teams for remediation
Monitor government standards and communicate changes affecting releases
Assist with development, compliance, and maintenance of FIPS-compliant cryptographic modules

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
MS preferred, or equivalent experience
Background in software engineering including C/C++, Python and/or Golang
Ability to read and understand source code in C
Minimum 2 years of experience working with cryptographic modules in a technical capacity
Minimum 3 years of experience with certification schemes, including Common Criteria, FIPS, and DoDIN
Minimum 4 years of experience handling government certifications or security testing
US Citizens or Green card holders only
Experience in software development of cryptographic modules
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or ISSEP
Ability to work largely unsupervised
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of emerging standards outside of the US, such as EUCC, EUCRA, and ITSAR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellbeing benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
Remote/teleworker arrangement
Inclusive workplace and accessibility accommodations
Variable incentives may also be offered
5-10% travel opportunity