Entropy Analyst

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