Senior Cryptographic Systems Engineer

Insight Global; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Cryptographic Systems Engineer to support secure communications systems for defense programs. Responsibilities include documenting cryptographic architectures, RMF artifacts, and certification packages, with a focus on IASRD/SERD and NSA processes.

A DoD Secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI and 8140/8570 preferred. The role involves collaboration across software, hardware, and cybersecurity teams in highly regulated environments, delivering customer-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/SE/crypto/cybersecurity
• 9+ years of related experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience with cryptographic technologies, COMSEC, RMF, NIST, STIGs
• Experience with DoD/IC programs
• TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8140/8570 preferred

Responsibilities

• Document cryptographic architectures, security controls, system risks, and compliance activities for classified systems.
• Develop RMF artifacts and support NSA cryptographic certification efforts (IASRD/SERD).
• Prepare customer-facing technical deliverables and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams to translate complex concepts into actionable docs.

Skills

Security System Engineering

Cryptography

IASRD/SERD

Cybersecurity

RMF

NIST standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Systems Engineering / Cryptography / Cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah - Must be able to relocate

Duration: 12-month Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $70-$90/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Cryptographic Systems Engineer to support the development, certification, and sustainment of secure communications technologies used across defense and national security programs. This individual will serve as the bridge between engineering and security stakeholders, developing technical documentation, security artifacts, and certification packages for cryptographic and information assurance solutions. The ideal candidate has an Active DoD Secret Clearance and a background in cryptography, secure communications, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or electrical/computer engineering, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation.

In this role, you will collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams to document cryptographic architectures, security controls, system risks, and compliance activities supporting classified communications systems. Responsibilities include developing engineering and RMF artifacts, supporting NSA cryptographic certification efforts (IASRD/SERD), contributing to anti-tamper assessments, and preparing customer-facing technical deliverables. Candidates should be comfortable working in highly regulated environments and communicating technical concepts to both engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, or a related field with 9+ years of experience (or equivalent education/experience), along with an active DoD Secret Clearance. Experience with cryptographic technologies, COMSEC, secure communications systems, RMF, NIST standards, STIGs, eMASS/XACTA, NSA certification processes, and DoD or Intelligence Community programs is highly desired. An active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8140/8570 certification are preferred.

MUST HAVES:

• 10+ years of Security System Engineering experience
• Strong Cryptography experience
• Experience working with IASRD or SERD
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity Key Management Plan

Plusses:

• Exposure to DoD 5200.47E (Anti-Tamper), or FIPS 140-3