Senior Systems Engineer (SECRET CLEARED)

Nathan Kunes Inc • San Diego, CA

1d • $110,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NKI is experiencing rapid growth, and we're looking for a full-time Senior Systems Engineer to join our team and support this exciting expansion. At NKI, we're committed to investing in our employees' growth and development, helping them achieve their career goals. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, support, and analysis of communications and encryption devices. We are looking for a San Diego-based Senior Systems Engineer to join our team at NKI. This is a 100% onsite, full-time position following a 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 5-15 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or Network Security
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to research and design new technologies for integration into a system.
• Strong written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level; TS/SCI Preferred. Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Ideal.

Nice To Haves

• Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Functional Analysis, performance analysis, and Systems design
• Linux
• Full-Stack experience
• DOORS
• Ability to write CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements and derive into software design, code, test plans, and then execute Systems level testing/debugging.
• Knowledge of network protocols, network and system design, Internet Protocols, routing, TCP/IP, OSI stack
• Encryption techniques: Diffie Hellmann, Public Key Cryptography, IPSec, MACsec, TLS
• Background in cryptographic device development and lifecycle.
• Understanding of DoW cryptographic policies and publications (CJCSN 6510, NSA Cryptographic Equipment Decertification, National Manager Memos).
• Knowledge of a wide range of High Assurance encryption products, including Secure Voice, Link Encryption, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of DoD Programs of Record and acquisition process.
• Understanding of fielding and replacement issues (e.g., ship avails, form/fit/power requirements.)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the program cyber lead.
• Advise on deployment of cryptographic equipment and mitigate emerging threats.
• Provide subject matter expertise in encryption technologies.
• Provide technical analysis of emerging cryptographic products in support of acquisition decisions.
• Liaise with cryptographic device vendors to determine device lifecycle.
• Provide briefings to leadership.
• Support budget and fielding decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance, plus access to additional voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with Company Safe Harbor contributions
• Eligibility for discretionary employer-sponsored bonus
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation, 7 personal days, and 11 paid Federal holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior