Crypto Systems Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Crypto Systems Engineer to support an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD. The role involves developing system engineering documentation and providing technical support for complex hardware/software systems. Candidates should have eight years of System Engineering experience and a relevant Bachelor's Degree.

Additional qualifications include Information Assurance experience and excellent communication skills. The position also requires an active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.

Qualifications

• Eight years of System Engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities.
• Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings.
• Document security deficiencies in evaluation.

Skills

Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Leadership of small teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management

Job description

Description

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex, mission-critical Program? Well, look no further! Leidos is currently looking to add a Sr. Crypto Systems Engineer to an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will participate in the development/evaluation of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, security requirements and security testing documents. Provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, and performing technical/non-technical assessments. Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation processes).

Primary Responsibilities

Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities to include reviews of security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts/documents for devices undergoing certification and assessment, to ensure devices meet security requirements. Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings and reviews in an effort to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and/or manage risk. Clearly document security deficiencies found in the evaluation of artifacts and documents. Recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvement to mitigate security concerns.

Qualifications

Eight years of System Engineering experience.

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

• Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

You Might Also Have

• Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and or evaluation
• DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation processes).
• Experience in Space System Engineering

Pay Range

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.