Certifications Analyst - Common Criteria
2 - 5 years
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Company Description:
Corsec Security, Inc. has been a trusted advisor in IT security certifications for over 25 years, specializing in FIPS 140, Common Criteria (CC), CSfC, and the DoD’s APL. As a privately-owned company, Corsec uses a proven methodology to accelerate market entry and revenue generation. We partner with organizations to navigate the complexities of security certifications and validations. Our expertise spans a variety of products from mobile technology to satellites.
Corsec is the benchmark for efficient, accurate security certification processes, helping organizations achieve compliance “Done Once, Done Right!”
Job Type: Entry level, full-time, hybrid
Location: Fair Lakes, VA 22033
Role Description:
The Certifications Analyst manages and supports IT security certification projects, ensuring compliance with Common Criteria standards throughout the evaluation lifecycle. This role involves examining IT products against Common Criteria requirements to identify and document compliance gaps, analyzing product architectures and supporting materials, and producing the technical documentation required for certification. The analyst configures IT products according to certification-specific deployment guidance, conducts functional testing to generate evaluation and testing reports, and authors documentation for submission to testing laboratories and certifying authorities. Success in this role requires effective collaboration with customers, cross-functional teams, testing facilities, and international certification bodies to resolve compliance gaps, address testing and documentation feedback, and ensure project milestones and certification objectives are achieved across multiple complex engagements.
Required Skills:
Corsec Security, Inc. has been a trusted advisor in IT security certifications for over 25 years, specializing in FIPS 140, Common Criteria (CC), CSfC, and the DoD’s APL. As a privately-owned company, Corsec uses a proven methodology to accelerate market entry and revenue generation. We partner with organizations to navigate the complexities of security certifications and validations. Our expertise spans a variety of products from mobile technology to satellites.
Corsec is the benchmark for efficient, accurate security certification processes, helping organizations achieve compliance “Done Once, Done Right!”
Job Type: Entry level, full-time, hybrid
Location: Fair Lakes, VA 22033
Role Description:
The Certifications Analyst manages and supports IT security certification projects, ensuring compliance with Common Criteria standards throughout the evaluation lifecycle. This role involves examining IT products against Common Criteria requirements to identify and document compliance gaps, analyzing product architectures and supporting materials, and producing the technical documentation required for certification. The analyst configures IT products according to certification-specific deployment guidance, conducts functional testing to generate evaluation and testing reports, and authors documentation for submission to testing laboratories and certifying authorities. Success in this role requires effective collaboration with customers, cross-functional teams, testing facilities, and international certification bodies to resolve compliance gaps, address testing and documentation feedback, and ensure project milestones and certification objectives are achieved across multiple complex engagements.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cyber security, computer engineering, or a related technical field is preferred
- Knowledge of at least two of the following IT concepts: networking, cryptography, operating systems, communication protocols, cybersecurity, information assurance, or risk management
- Strong analytical and technical skills - Ability to assess IT products and components with great attention to detail
- Strong oral presentation skills - Ability to articulate in technical and non-technical terms to customers, peers, and management
- Time management skils
- Strong critical thinking skills
Skills
Information TechnologyComputer and Network Security