Junior Security Tester

Job Description

• Each team member will be responsible to conduct security compliance analysis or testing of operational, management, and technical controls for IT products, including COTS and GOTS, networks, and systems such as network Routers, Switches, Software Modules and Wireless Controllers and Access Points which may include:
• Perform FIPS 140 validation testing on active Cryptographic Security Testing Laboratory testing projects for submission to the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP)
• Perform testing on algorithm implementations to obtain required algorithm certificates from the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP)
• Develop test plans and procedures using applicable security control catalog, including FIPS 140, DCID 6/3, DoD 8500, or NIST SP 800-53
• Perform vulnerability analysis of product or system designs against applicable security criteria using common tools, including Nessus, NMAP, and WireShark
• Author security testing reports to detail the findings noted during testing
• Develop mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities uncovered during security testing
• Assist with completing security documentation to meet certification and authorization requirements, as required
• Take and pass the Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP) exam
• Communicate with fellow team members, vendors, and oversight bodies (CMVP, CAVP) regarding findings

Qualifications

• Each team member has appropriate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Each team member is well versed in, but not limited to, operating systems, data structures, design/analysis of algorithms, database systems, programming languages, computer systems architectures, and networking.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $77,500 per year.  This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close July 6, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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