System Engineer - High Assurance & NSA Certification TS/SCI

RBR-Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with matching

Flexible work policies

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Volunteer hours

Job summary

RBR-Technologies in Maryland seeks a Systems Engineer to support a government customer focused on cryptographic high-assurance devices and NSA certification requirements. You will ensure IASRD/SERD compliance and coordinate with multiple teams to integrate cryptographic needs from design through verification.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, DoDAF/SOA familiarity, and a strong background in high-assurance products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline; 5 years' experience may substitute for degree.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role.
• Hands-on experience supporting the certification process for cryptographic or high-assurance devices.
• Demonstrated understanding of IASRD and SERD to enforce compliance.
• Strong background in high assurance products and related security standards.
• Ability to translate certification requirements into engineering artifacts, test plans, and compliance documentation.
• Experience in system security testing, verification, and NSA certification requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to brief stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform system security analyses, risk assessments, and compliance reviews against IASRD and SERD.
• Document findings and recommend design adjustments to achieve certification success.
• Coordinate with design teams to integrate cryptographic requirements early in lifecycle.
• Plan and execute security testing with NSA authorities.
• Develop verification methods to ensure devices meet security standards.
• Support lab and field testing of cryptographic devices and document results for certification.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and customer stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documents across system engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from reviews and cross-discipline meetings.
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities.

Skills

System engineering

TS/SCI with polygraph

High assurance security

IASRD / SERD knowledge

NSA certification experience

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DoDAF

SOA

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

RBR-Technologies in Maryland seeks a Systems Engineer to support a government customer focused on cryptographic high-assurance devices and NSA certification requirements. You will ensure IASRD/SERD compliance and coordinate with multiple teams to integrate cryptographic needs from design through verification.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, DoDAF/SOA familiarity, and a strong background in high-assurance products.