FIPS Solutions Partner

Job Title: FIPS Analyst
Schedule: Full-time
Travel Required: No
Location: Fully remote (US-based)
Salary: $60,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
Competitive pay, great benefits, and flexible PTO

This job posting will remain active for at least two weeks.

Job description:

Join our growing cryptographic module validation team!

SafeLogic is a small, fully remote company. We aim to be a premier provider of cryptographic software solutions. We provide validated cryptography solutions to a wide range of top technology companies (www.safelogic.com/our-customers).  Our products are drop-in compatible with popular open-source software libraries, and we’re proud to be on the cutting edge of cryptographic validations, including for entropy sources and post-quantum cryptography.

Our validation team leads certification efforts through NIST’s FIPS 140 cryptographic module validation program (CMVP). This includes maintaining detailed technical documentation, working with SafeLogic’s software engineering team to build conformant products, testing cryptographic algorithm functionality, demonstrating product operational tests on diverse platforms, and resolving technical questions from external reviewers. We stay up to date on the latest changes to technical standards, identify impacts and opportunities from the standards, and answer compliance questions from internal teams and customers. We also maintain 100+ related FIPS certificates for our customers.

Your role will be to onboard customers, assemble submission packages, and coordinate with testing laboratories and internal teams to address gaps. Over time, we anticipate this role will grow as you build subject matter expertise in FIPS requirements and learn software tooling for compliance testing.

This is an unusual opportunity to enter the cryptographic security community, providing companies and individuals across the globe with strong encryption options, and meeting challenges from emerging technologies like quantum computing!

Preferred candidates will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to small details
• Experience with creating, proofreading, and referencing technical writing
• Independent and proactive approach to tasks and to managing larger projects
• Robust time management skills
• Strong skills in implementing and improving both processes and organizational systems
• A love of research and interest in building a deep knowledge of labyrinthine standards
• Above all, preferred candidates will be engaged, curious, and eager to learn!
  
  

Preferred technical experience:

• Interacting with local and remote systems via the command line
• Automation using Bash scripts, Python, Ruby, etc.
• C, Java, or other common programming languages
• Plaintext markup languages (Markdown, AsciiDoc, etc.)
• Bachelor’s in science, engineering, math, computer science, or similar technical experience
  
  

Ideal candidates will also have experience with:

• NIST cryptographic standards or FIPS 140 validation standards
• Common cryptographic algorithms and security protocols
• Atlassian products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket)
• Open-source cryptographic libraries, such as OpenSSL and Bouncy Castle

• Explaining technical requirements to a variety of audiences and translating requirements into actionable engineering tasks

Not sure if you’re qualified? Please reach out to chat with us and see if this is a good fit!
We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and as a growing organization, our employees have the opportunity to shape their roles to reflect their unique strengths and interests.

Please include a resume and cover letter in your application. Sample work is welcome, but not required. Your application will be reviewed directly by our validation team (not a vetting tool or AI).

Applications can be sent to careers@safelogic.com. We’re excited to meet you!

SafeLogic is looking for a senior software engineer in Arlington VA to support the company’s library of cryptographic software modules.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with architects and business leaders to understand the requirements for providing FIPS-ready cryptography-based security services for SafeLogic's CryptoComply software platform, design solutions, and implement them.
• Participate in the design, implementation, deployment, operational management, and debugging of security services for CryptoComply.
• Perform necessary compliance tasks, including building and executing the test suites required for making systems and libraries ready for FIPS.
• Participate in coding using multiple languages while considering performance, scalability, maintainability, and flexibility.
• Work alongside and help information security engineers improve security and reduce risk.

Experience and Education
Must have a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any), or a related field, plus two years of IT experience. One year of the two years must include experience with computer programming languages such as Golang, C, Python, or Java.

In lieu of the above education and experience requirements, we will accept a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any), or a related field, plus five years of progressive post-Bachelor’s IT experience. One of the five years must include experience with computer programming languages such as Golang, C, Python, or Java.

Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable. All experience may be acquired concurrently.

Salary
$114,026.00 per year and up, commensurate with experience.

To Apply
If interested, submit your resume and cover letter referencing position #2001 to Evgeny Gervis, CEO, SafeLogic, Inc., 1101 Wilson Blvd., 6th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209. EOEM/F/D/V

Company Overview

SafeLogic is a small yet fast-growing cryptographic software company providing FIPS-ready and validated encryption modules for enterprise and government clients. We prioritize a collaborative and customer-centric approach, empowering organizations to seamlessly integrate secure cryptography into their applications. Our team values innovation, action for bias, and mutual support in a remote-first setting.

Position Summary

As a Solution Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in helping customers successfully integrate SafeLogic’s cryptographic libraries into their applications. Reporting to the VP of Customer Success, you will be responsible for guiding technical discussions with prospects and customers, overseeing implementations and integrations, and contributing to opportunistic research and development initiatives. This role is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Sales Technical Consultation

• Collaborate with Account Executives to assess customer needs and fit.
• Present SafeLogic’s cryptographic solutions, architecture, and capabilities (including post-quantum considerations) to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Propose integration strategies to ensure smooth adoption of SafeLogic’s products.

2. Solution Design & Integration

• Understand and analyze customer application architectures to recommend best practices for integrating SafeLogic’s cryptographic libraries (e.g., CryptoComply).
• Work with customer teams to map out solution requirements, address technical challenges, and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Incorporate emerging post-quantum algorithms and migration paths where relevant to customer roadmaps.

3. Post-Sales Onboarding & Support

• Provide hands-on guidance during the integration process, advising customers on API usage, code examples, and operational best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, collaborating with internal engineering teams when needed.

4. Research & Development

• Explore new integration opportunities, including open-source projects, to expand SafeLogic’s solution footprint.
• Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and experimental tests to validate new product ideas and integrations.

5. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Partner closely with internal engineering, support, and R&D teams to align on product roadmaps and customer requirements.
• Document integration patterns, best practices, and reference architectures (including PQC transitions) for broader use within the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent).
• In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree plus significant relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years in solution engineering, software development, or related roles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C, Java, Golang, Python, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with OpenSSL or similar cryptographic libraries.

• Familiarity with enterprise software architecture and common integration patterns.
• Solid foundation in computer science concepts (e.g., data structures, networking, software security).
• Ability to understand FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) guidelines and compliance considerations (e.g., FIPS 140-3 guidelines).

• Strong communication abilities to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated customer-centric mindset, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and quickly build rapport with stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with a bias for action and delivering timely solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple development environments (Linux, Windows, MacOS).
• Exposure to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows and build systems (e.g., Jenkins).
• Knowledge of additional languages (C#, Python, Golang).
• Familiarity with other cryptographic libraries (e.g., BouncyCastle) or compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity or strong interest in post-quantum cryptography, including a basic understanding of NIST’s PQC standardization process.
• Prior experience working in a small, nimble organization or startup environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience), plus bonus and competitive benefits.
• Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, and other standard benefits.
• Fully remote role with flexible work arrangements.

Why SafeLogic?

• Customer-Centric and Collaborative Culture: We prioritize partnership and clear communication, both internally and with our customers.
• Technical Innovation: Work with the latest cryptographic standards and post-quantum research to secure mission-critical applications.
• Growth Opportunities: Engage in varied responsibilities, from pre-sales to R&D, with ample room to develop and advance in the emerging PQC

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications. Please include specific examples of cryptographic or security integrations you’ve worked on, if applicable. Email your cover letter and resume to brendan[at]safelogic.com.

SafeLogic is looking for a technical software support engineer to support the company’s library of cryptographic software modules.

Job Duties

• Supports SafeLogic customers using cryptographic modules including answering technical questions, diagnosing customer problems, identifying and isolating bugs, advising customers about the correct use of APIs, and providing integration advice
• Fields customer support questions via e-mail, chat, and customer calls; maintains a professional demeanor in all customer communications; able to explain technical details and solutions to both technical and non-technical employees and customers
• Occasional development work, including bug fixes, developing sample code and documentation, and developing integration guides

Experience

Must Have

• Software engineering experience with working knowledge of C/C++ and Java (at least three  years)
• Prior experience providing technical software support (at least three years)
• Working knowledge of development environments and software packaging
• Basic administration for Linux, Windows, MacOS

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of C#, Python, and/or Golang
• Prior experience with OpenSSL, BouncyCastle JCE, BouncyCastle .NET, and/or other cryptography products
• Basic administration of Android, iOS, FreeBSD, and AIX
• Experience with CI/CD build and testing systems, including maintaining Jenkins build environments
• Prior experience with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred