Applies security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle to develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within budget, and with low residual risk.
Supports the design, development, and test of high-assurance security solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers.
Develops Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), decomposing and synthesizing security requirements, verifying security features, supporting security architecture development and analysis, and assisting with design and security test planning and execution.
Supports NSA certification activities, secure networking integration, and embedded platform security for Type-1 cryptographic communication systems.
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Systems Lead for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.
Travels up to 10%.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Security Clearances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; Master’s degree highly desirable.
Active DoD security clearance required (SECRET minimum).
10+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting Information Assurance systems or related products.
Complete understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from concept through test, including architecture development, functional analysis, requirements allocation & traceability, trade studies, system synthesis, and integration.
Experience planning, developing, and executing verification activities for security features and system-level functionality.
Hands-on system integration and test (I&T) experience for complex embedded or networked systems.
Experience authoring and reviewing artifacts for formal design reviews.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
Proven track record in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Type-1 certified or NSA-approved systems or equipment.
Experience with security verification test planning and execution.
Familiarity with the NSA Type-1 certification lifecycle, including interactions with NSA technical evaluators.
Experience supporting NSA security Certification & Verification activities, including evidence production, test event support, and closure of certification findings.
Familiarity with NSA certification artifacts and deliverables (multiple programs highly desirable).
Exceptional security architecture development skills, including ability to make and defend complex security trade-offs in high-assurance systems.
Working knowledge of Type-1, Suite A, Suite B, and Commercial cryptographic algorithms (symmetric and asymmetric).
Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), TLS, and certificate/key management.
Understanding of key management systems including EKMS and KMI as applied to End Cryptographic Units (ECUs).
Experience with secure networking protocols, red/black interface design, and embedded Linux development environments for cryptographic devices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate efforts across teams, influence decisions, resolve issues, and effectively communicate change.

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Systems EngineeringInformation AssuranceSecurity Architecture DevelopmentModel-Based Systems EngineeringSecurity VerificationSystem Integration and TestCryptographyType-1 CertificationSecurity Requirements AnalysisNetwork Security

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationInfluencing DecisionsIssue ResolutionChange Management

Certifications

DoD Security ClearanceBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Engineering