• Apply security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering process
• Develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within the allotted budget, and with low residual risk
• Perform Concept of Operations development
• Requirement’s decomposition/synthesis
• Architecture Development and analysis
• Security test planning and execution

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline
Master’s degree highly desired
At least 10+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering of Information Assurance systems/products
Active US Government security clearance (DOD SECRET minimum)
US Citizenship required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
A complete understanding of the systems engineering process from concept phase through systems test
Must be adept at: Architecture Development, Functional Analysis, Requirements Allocation & Traceability, Trade-off Studies, System Synthesis and System Evaluation (Integration & Verification Testing)
Proven track record of success and experience in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Approved Type 1 Certified systems or equipment

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Hard Skills

security expertise
cryptography
Systems Engineering
Architecture Development
Functional Analysis
Requirements Allocation
Traceability
Trade-off Studies
System Synthesis
Integration & Verification Testing

Soft Skills

verbal communication
written communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
DOD SECRET security clearance

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