Sr Principal Security Engineer for HSM - Active Top Secret Required

General Dynamics Information Technology • Washington, DC

91d • $169,065 - $228,735

About The Position

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM with GDIT. A career in systems engineering means designing and implementing the systems that matter most. You will ensure that HSM services are functioning properly and securely across the enterprise. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 17 years’ related technical experience.
• 5+ years’ of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography concepts and technologies.
• 8+ years’ in the encryption and key management security discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience managing Utimaco and Thales Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• 5+ years’ experience in working with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, networking protocols, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, trouble ticketing systems, problem and change management workflow tools.
• 3+ years’ experience performing encryption key ceremonies as a key security officer.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT level II compliance.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and a T5 or T5R within the last 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated, self-starter; ability to work alone (90% of work is individual); heavy research and development when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSM Management functional area, supporting its technologies, processes, management, usage, and project initiatives.
• Responsible for maturing the HSM Management capabilities, prioritizing activities and maximizing investment decisions, leading projects and providing consulting in projects requiring HSM capabilities.
• Perform operations and administration support of HSM.
• Create and update process and technical documentation regarding lifecycle, configuration and STIG requirements.
• Support audits and compliance monitoring.
• Work with other cryptography teams to select the best solutions involving HSMs.
• Conduct project requirements analysis, technical design, and implementation activities.
• Perform testing and documentation on new versions of HSM hardware and firmware.
• Update plans and programs based on changes in internal and industry standards and regulatory environment.
• Document current and desired future state capabilities, incorporating industry leading technologies.
• Participate in the development of HSM management and other encryption and key management strategies.
• Perform/lead encryption key ceremonies as a key security officer as needed.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees