Senior System Engineer

Insight Global; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior Cryptographic Systems Engineer to develop, certify, and sustain secure communications solutions across defense programs. You will bridge engineering and security teams, producing documentation, security artifacts, and certification packages for cryptographic systems.

Applicants should have a DoD Secret clearance (Active preferred) and a background in cryptography, secure communications, cybersecurity, or related engineering fields, with 9+ years of experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Document cryptographic architectures, security controls, system risks and compliance activities for classified communications systems.
• Develop RMF artifacts and NSA certification support, and deliver customer-facing technical artifacts.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, systems and cybersecurity teams to translate complex concepts for stakeholders.

Skills

Security System Engineering

Cryptography

IASRD_SERD

Key Management Plan

Education

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

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

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