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FIPS Engineer

Job in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, 28305, USA
Listing for: Piper Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Overview

Piper Companies is seeking a FIPS Engineer to support a growing client in the technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham (RTP), NC area. The FIPS Engineer role requires same onsite work in RTP, NC. The FIPS Engineer role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in cryptographic standards, security compliance frameworks, and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities of the FIPS Engineer include:
  • Support FIPS 140-3 validation efforts by assisting with documentation, testing, and compliance activities for cryptographic modules.
  • Partner with engineering and security teams to evaluate products against NIST and Common Criteria requirements.
  • Perform security assessments and validation testing to identify compliance gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of secure software and cryptographic implementations within networking and security-focused products.
  • Track evolving cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements to help ensure ongoing certification readiness.
Requirements of the FIPS Engineer include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related technical field.
  • 1-2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, networking, secure software development, or a related area.
  • Familiarity with FIPS 140-3, NIST cybersecurity standards, and Common Criteria compliance frameworks.
  • Understanding of cryptographic algorithms, security protocols, and secure development best practices.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative technical environment.
Compensation for the FIPS Engineer include:
  • $95,000 - $120,000 annually
  • Full Comprehensive Benefits:
    Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
  • Long-term, open-ended consulting engagement with opportunity to support high-impact cybersecurity initiatives.
  • This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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