Entropy Analyst

Corsec Security • Fairfax, VA, US, VA

75d • Remote

About The Position

We're looking for individuals with a statistical math background and interest in mathematical modeling to join our fast growing team. Assist our security certifications team in analyzing and modeling data collected from clients to prove the randomness of the data.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the theory of randomness
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-90B
• Knowledge of processors and their internal functions

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level