Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research (WISER) works at the intersection of quantum technology and cybersecurity. WISER is seeking a Web, Mail & Proxy Security Engineer to assess and strengthen web, email, proxy, DNS, and internet-facing infrastructure while identifying cryptographic dependencies and supporting quantum-safe security readiness.
Responsibilities
- Assess web, mail, proxy, DNS, and internet-facing security infrastructure
- Evaluate WAF, CDN, reverse proxy, secure web gateway, and mail security architectures
- Assess HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP/TLS, DNS, certificates, and related security configurations
- Identify cryptographic dependencies and legacy algorithms
- Review TLS policies, cipher suites, certificate lifetimes, and certificate-management practices
- Assess web and email security controls and identify gaps
- Assess internet-facing applications and services
- Evaluate vendor technology roadmaps and PQC readiness
- Support cryptographic discovery and inventory activities
- Contribute data to CBOM and security-risk analysis
- Test and validate recommended security configurations
- Work with network architects, security engineers, and PQC specialists on remediation strategies
- Document technical findings, risks, dependencies, and recommended improvements
- Contribute to client reports, technical workshops, and remediation roadmaps
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