Entropy Analyst
Full Time
Fairfax, VA USA
We're looking for individuals with a statistical math background and interest in mathematical modeling to join our fast growing team.
Job Description: Assist our security certifications team in analyzing and modeling data collected from clients to prove the randomness of the data.
Job Functions
- Analyze a given set of data and develop a heuristic model to describe the randomness of the data.
- Assist product vendors in using a tool to gather the required data.
- Provide a written, technical analysis of the data and mathematical model.
- Communicate effectively with security product vendors, testing facilities, personnel, and government authorities to address compliance gaps, testing queries and documentation comments.
- Remote work opportunities.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Statistical Math, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field.
Required Skills and Experience
- In depth knowledge of statistical mathematics.
- Experience with creating mathematical models of data.
- Familiarity with software development.
- Strong written presentation skills - ability to articulate requirements in technical and non-technical terms to customers, peers and management.
- Ability to chart data visually for reporting purposes.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Understanding of the theory of randomness
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-90B
- Knowledge of processors and their internal functions
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistical Math, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field
- In-depth knowledge of statistical mathematics
- Experience creating mathematical models of data
- Familiarity with software development
- Strong written presentation skills and ability to communicate technical and non-technical requirements
- Ability to chart data visually for reporting purposes
- Understanding of the theory of randomness
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-90B
- Knowledge of processors and their internal functions
What We Do
Corsec Security guides organizations through product security certification and validation, helping companies meet requirements for FIPS 140-2/140-3, Common Criteria, CSfC, and U.S. Department of Defense programs. Its team provides specialized expertise in security engineering, cryptography, networking, and certification strategy, and helps customers navigate third-party evaluations. Corsec presents certifications as a means to support clients’ market goals and safeguard products as global security requirements evolve.
