Cryptographic Systems Information Assurance Engineer

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Ideal Candidate: Strong System Engineer with deep expertise in Information Assurance, cryptography and NSA Type-1 certification processes, bringing at least 10 years of experience supporting the full system engineering lifecycle for high-assurance, mission critical defense communication systems. They combine both embedded systems integration experience with a strong understanding of secure networking, key management, and ability to serve as a technical SME who can drive NSA certification activities from architecture through test.

Qualifications: 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. At least 5 years of experience with 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. Preferred Additional SkillsExperience with cybersecurity compliance and the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP). Advanced MBSE experience is strongly desirable. Active TS/SCI clearance. Skills and CertificationsExperience with the NSA Type-1 certification lifecycle Experience with Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), TLS, and certificate/key management. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience. Experience supporting NSA security Certification & Verification activities, including evidence produ Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), TLS, and certificate/key management. Active Secret clearance