Embedded Systems Security Engineer 3

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Embedded Systems Security Engineer in Baltimore, MD, onsite. You will lead hands-on security development for sensor payloads and mission security solutions, ensuring compliance with government policies and ST&E support.

This role requires 100% onsite work and a DoD Secret clearance. Responsibilities span architecture design, risk management, reverse engineering, and collaboration with global teams to address international requirements and secure hardware/software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master's with 3 years of experience or PhD with 1 year in STEM; 4 years may substitute for degree.
• Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance and SAP Access.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with government policies by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures.
• Conduct analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes through pre-test preparations, participation in testing, result analysis, and required reports.
• Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, and update Security Plans and POA&M.
• Oversee analyses for exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate with program teams to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes.
• Demonstrate life cycle development experience from architecture design to system testing.
• Engage in strategic planning for Cybersecurity technology development.
• Use reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate Cybersecurity solutions.
• Participate in communities of practice to enhance domain knowledge.

Skills

EO/IR

Embedded Software

Cryptography

Satellite

Architecture development

Hardware design

RF

Radar

Undersea Sensors

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years experience

Job description

Job#: 3047592

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Onsite)

Clearance: DOD Secret Clearance

Role Overview

We are looking for an Embedded Systems Security Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. As an integral part of the Systems Security Engineering Team, you will be responsible for leading and providing hands-on experience in the development of sensor payloads and complete mission security solutions to assist our hardware and software security solutions. This position requires 100% onsite work.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with government policies by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures.
• Conduct analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by government authorities through pre-test preparations, participation in testing, result analysis, and the preparation of required reports.
• Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, as well as technical and coordination efforts, while preparing and maintaining system Security Plans and updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Oversee and communicate the necessary analyses and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate with program teams and global Business Development personnel to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes.
• Demonstrate full life cycle development experience encompassing architecture design, trade studies, Cybersecurity requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, and system testing.
• Engage in strategic planning for Cybersecurity technology development to align with global strategic priorities.
• Utilize reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective Cybersecurity solutions.
• Participate in communities of practice to enhance domain knowledge and support professional growth.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or related technical fields. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance and SAP Access, the program is a Special Access Program and will require a clearance with SAP access before program work can begin
• 2 years of experience with system engineering with government based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems.
• 2 years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration, test, and validation and verification.
• 2 years of experience with Anti-tamper, Reverse Engineering and/or Risk Management Framework and Cyber Resiliency.

Technical Skills: Experience with EO/IR, Embedded Software or Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar, and Undersea Sensors is required.

Additional Requirements: must be willing and able to obtain DOD Secret Clearance before starting work on the program

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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