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