Senior Systems Engineer: Cryptography & DoD (Secret)

Nathan Kunes Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life/AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

9/80 schedule

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nathan Kunes Incorporated (NKI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for an onsite, full-time role in San Diego. You will design, develop, support, and analyze cryptographic devices and encryption systems to support DoD and IC programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or computer science, 5–15 years in cybersecurity or related fields, and the ability to obtain an active DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 5-15 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or Network Security
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to research and design new technologies for integration into a system.
• Strong written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level; TS/SCI Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the program cyber lead.
• Advise on deployment of cryptographic equipment and mitigate emerging threats.
• Provide subject matter expertise in encryption technologies.
• Provide technical analysis of emerging cryptographic products in support of acquisition decisions.
• Liaise with cryptographic device vendors to determine device lifecycle.
• Provide briefings to leadership.
• Support budget and fielding decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Nathan Kunes Incorporated (NKI) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for an onsite, full-time role in San Diego. You will design, develop, support, and analyze cryptographic devices and encryption systems to support DoD and IC programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or computer science, 5–15 years in cybersecurity or related fields, and the ability to obtain an active DoD security clearance at the Secret level.