Web, Mail & Proxy Security Engineer
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About the company
WISER's mission is to: Build and Empower the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders Inspire and equip the next generation of leaders in STEM Strengthen the Scientific Workforce Deliver cutting-edge training programs in future advanced domains Accelerate Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Support the prototyping, experimentation, and scaling of breakthrough technologies through innovation and startup support Bridge Research with Industry and Government Connect scientific and technical advances with real-world applications, catalyzing cross-sector collaboration to bring ideas to market and into practice Drive National Impact and Global Competitiveness Advance technologies and talent that enhance the country’s innovation capacity, economic resilience, and global scientific leadership
Job description
Summary
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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