System Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph

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 is a small service-disabled veteran-owned information and technology business founded on the basic principle of delivering customer mission success. RBR-technologies prides itself on our commitment to mission success as exemplified by the trust our customers and contract partners place in us. From RBR's first employee to the present day, every team member has a passion for mission success. Since 2011, we have continued to employ the highest caliber of professionals whose success is attributed to the intelligence, dedication, and years ofexperience within many government organizations including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

RBR-Technologies is seeking a System Engineer to support one of our customers in Maryland.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the certification of cryptographic high assurance devices and experience with High Assurance products and IASRD/SERD requirements.

Some of the responsibilities associated with the position include (but are not limited to):

• Perform system security analyses, risk assessments, and compliance reviews of contractor deliverables against the Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) and the Security Evaluation Requirements Document (SERD)
• Document findings and recommend design adjustments or process improvements to ensure certification success
• Coordinate with design/development teams to integrate cryptographic requirements early in the system lifecycle
• Define, plan, and execute security testing and validation activities in coordination with NSA certification authorities
• Develop verification methods to ensure devices meet performance and security standards.
• Support lab and field testing of cryptographic devices, documenting results for certification submission
• Serve as a liaison between the contractor's engineering team and customer stakeholders

Additional Responsibilities Associated With The Position Include

• Preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Managing system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
• Contributing to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Coordinating the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participating in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations

Requirements

• This role can be hired at a level 2 or 3
  • Level 2: 14 years experience
  • Level 3: 20 years experience
• Bachelors degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. 5 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• TS/SCI with polygraph
• Hands-on experience supporting the the certification process for cryptographic or high-assurance devices
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) and Security Evaluation Requirements Document (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
• Proven ability to conduct system security testing, verification, and validation in accordance with NSA certification requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and delivering briefings to stakeholders
• System Engineer 2 and 3 candidates should have demonstrated systems engineering experience
• See table below for LCAT requirements by level

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, key management systems, and secure communication protocols
• Prior experience developing or certifying High Assurance products (e.g., TACLANE, KG-series devices, KMI components)

A career at RBR-Technologies doesn't mean you have to make sacrifices in other areas of your life.

• Best in class health benefits plan
• Generous 401k with matching
• Flexible work policies and schedules (dependent upon contract)
• Generous Paid Time Off + All Federal Holidays
• Special paid leave for: Bereavement, Voting, Military, and more
• Paid Volunteer Hours for Community Outreach
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family-Friendly Company Paid Events
• Annual Pet Insurance Benefit

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at RBR-Technologies, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other conditions of employment.

Salary: $170000 - $200000 per year