IT FIPS Compliance Lead

FIPS Compliance Lead responsible for ensuring that all security measures within the organization meet NIST 800‑171 Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140‑2 requirements. This role will require a deep understanding of application security, cryptography, and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. You will be tasked with implementing and maintaining security controls to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with FIPS standards. Additionally, you will need to stay up-to-date on the latest security trends and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture. In order to be successful as a FIPS Compliance Lead, candidates should have a proven track record of implementing security controls in a complex environment. A solid understanding of risk management principles and the ability to analyze and interpret security requirements are also key to excelling in this role. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure to ensure the organization's compliance with FIPS standards. The Work Lead efforts to ensure FIPS compliance within the organization Implement and maintain security measures to meet FIPS 140-2 standards Conduct regular assessments of application security Provide expertise in cryptography and TLS protocols Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (application and infrastructure owners) to address security concerns and vulnerabilities Here’s What You Need 3+ years Experience in FIPS-approved algorithms (AES, SHA-3, RSA) and cryptographic key management (Advanced) 3+ years Experience with Cryptographic module requirements, security levels, and validation processes (CMVP) (Advanced) 3+ years Experience in Stakeholder Management (Intermediate) Bonus Points if you have NIST 800-171 Controls or 800-53 CMMC Assessment Compensation The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$98,500—$184,900 USD

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