System Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph

RBR Technologies•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

RBR-Technologies is seeking a System Engineer to support one of our customers in Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the certification of cryptographic high assurance devices and experience with High Assurance products and IASRD/SERD requirements. This role can be hired at a level 2 or 3. System Engineer 2 and 3 candidates should have demonstrated systems engineering experience.

Requirements

14 years experience (Level 2) or 20 years experience (Level 3)
Bachelors degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. 5 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
TS/SCI with polygraph
Hands-on experience supporting the the certification process for cryptographic or high-assurance devices
Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) and Security Evaluation Requirements Document (SERD) to enforce compliance
Strong background in high assurance products and related security standards
Ability to translate certification requirements into engineering artifacts, test plans, and compliance documentation
Proven ability to conduct system security testing, verification, and validation in accordance with NSA certification requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and delivering briefings to stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, key management systems, and secure communication protocols
Prior experience developing or certifying High Assurance products (e.g., TACLANE, KG-series devices, KMI components)

Responsibilities

Perform system security analyses, risk assessments, and compliance reviews of contractor deliverables against the Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) and the Security Evaluation Requirements Document (SERD)
Document findings and recommend design adjustments or process improvements to ensure certification success
Coordinate with design/development teams to integrate cryptographic requirements early in the system lifecycle
Define, plan, and execute security testing and validation activities in coordination with NSA certification authorities
Develop verification methods to ensure devices meet performance and security standards.
Support lab and field testing of cryptographic devices, documenting results for certification submission
Serve as a liaison between the contractor's engineering team and customer stakeholders
Preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
Managing system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
Contributing to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
Coordinating the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
Participating in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations