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Index Engines Inc

Senior Security Test Engineer

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$127K - $175K/yr

The Role We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Security Test Engineer to join our ... Experience identifying and validating software security vulnerabilities in complex applications ...

Sandisk

Adversarial Security Test Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

Sandisk's Product Security Engineering & Assurance (PSEA) organization is seeking highly motivated Adversarial Security Test Engineers to strengthen the security resilience of SanDisk firmware-driven ...

Sandisk

Adversarial Security Test Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$159K - $271K/yr

Sandisk's Product Security Engineering & Assurance (PSEA) organization is seeking highly motivated Adversarial Security Test Engineers to strengthen the security resilience of SanDisk firmware-driven ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Software Security Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

Software Security Engineer Location: Remote ( Washington, DC) [Note: some travel to DC region for ... Tests and screens security software and systems. * Fixes possible causes of security breaches and ...

OASYS

Software Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Software Test Engineer OASYS, INC., a Leading-Edge Government contractor, is seeking applicants for ... Must be a US Citizen; this position will require Interim Secret government security clearance prior ...

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Security Test Engineer with Security Clearance

San Diego, CA • On-site

Black Diamond Networks
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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

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