Fips Tester Ii Entropy

Intertek EWA is looking for a Part Time FIPS Tester II to join our team in Ottawa, ON.

**Job Overview**

Intertek EWA-Canada is searching for a Part Time FIPS Tester II with experience in entropy source analysis to join our Connected World team. This position will specialize in the requirements for Entropy Source Validation (ESV).

The Part Time FIPS Tester II will be a part of the High Security Certification team that will be part of the team that assesses the compliance of cryptographic modules against the Federal Information Processing Standard Information Technology (FIPS) 140-3 and ISO 19790/24579 Security Evaluation standard as well as Entropy Source Validation (ESV).

EWA-Canada has a proven track record in hardware based Cryptographic Modules Security Level 3. EWA-Canada is a center of excellence in all aspects of entropy analysis for vendors with both physical and non-physical noise sources. We have deep expertise in semi-conductors and an ever-growing set of Stochastic Models we adapt for various types of noise sources.

EWA-Canada is unique in our ability to offer staff the possibility to work in both domains while being able to offer experts a satisfying career that specializes in entropy or cryptographic modules. This job description therefore will include the requirements for cryptographic module specialist

**Scope of Work**

- Entropy specialist:

- High degree of proficiency for all aspects of ESV submissions.
- Analysis and testing for non-physical entropy sources.
- Create Entropy Assessment Reports (EAR) for FIPS and Common Criteria projects.
This includes either creating the Stochastic Model or Heuristic Argument or peer reviews of other existing mathematicians in the ESV team.
- Prepare and submit ESV packages to NIST/CMVP

- For the record Cryptographic Module specialist:

- High degree of proficiency in FIPS 140-3 module validations.
- Lead CAVP algorithm testing using ACVP/ACVTS.

- Lead customer Gap Analysis workshops and create related documentation.
- Project point of contact (POC) with NIST/CMVP and technical POC with customers.
- Assist in the development and review of all test reports and required certification documentation.
- Review/comment submission-related output from other FIPS Testers.
- Provide technical assistance and mentorship to FIPS Testers.
- Participate in industry groups and conferences including presentations.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Who We're Looking For**

- Bachelor’s degree in electronic or electrical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Entropy specialist requirements:

- Advanced knowledge, experience, and training in entropy sources and shall have a working knowledge of FIPS approved and NIST-recommended cryptographic algorithms and the test environment for ESV services.
- Background in any of the following: digital or analog circuits, stochastic modelling, or interrupt processing or other events in computing systems.
- Ability to author Entropy Assessment Reports (SP800-90B analysis).
- NIST/CMVP ESV certification or ability to gain certification within 180 days of employment.

- Cryptographic Module specialist requirements:

- Experience in leading at least five (5) full FIPS validations.
- 1.5 to 2 years of experience in FIPS algorithm testing (CAVP/ACVTS), operational testing, documentation creation (Security Policy, Validation Report) and source code reviews.
- CVP, or ability to obtain CVP within 180 days of employment.

- Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment.
- Positive attitude with excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Desire to learn new products and technologies.
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity.
- Hands-on user interface experience and command line fluency on Windows and Linux.
- Ability to read computer code in languages such as C, C++, Python, and/or Java.
- Hands-on experience working with MS Office or equivalent.
- Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the workplace, practicing business the right way.
- Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
- Must be detailed-oriented and able to prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
- Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
- Must be customer focused and quality driven.
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate.

**Preferred Requirements and Qualifications for this post**:

- Core mathematical areas include calculus (differential and integral), linear algebra (vec