TS/SCI Systems Engineer (DoD Policy)

Insight Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer to support DoD cryptographic modernization and key management at the enterprise level, onsite at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. The role focuses on evaluating current and legacy systems, architectures, and security solutions, with strong emphasis on risk assessment and modernization recommendations.

The ideal candidate has extensive systems engineering experience, can develop and present briefings and technical reports, and will

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Minimum 12+ years of related experience with a Master’s degree OR 14+ years with a Bachelor’s degree OR 18+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience as a Systems Engineer supporting enterprise-level systems and architectures.
• Experience evaluating systems, architectures, and enterprise-level solutions.
• Experience analyzing current and legacy systems to identify risks, impacts, and modernization opportunities.
• Experience developing and evaluating security policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen security posture.

Responsibilities

• Research and support evolution of DoD cryptographic modernization and key management policies.
• Assess and evaluate systems and architectures, including trend and resource impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and align with guidance.
• Provide systems engineering recommendations and review NDAA/OMB directives.
• Support policy development for Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and Key Management Enterprise (KME).
• Coordinate across acquisition programs and support modernization initiatives.
• Develop and review briefings, white papers, and technical reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with DoD CIO organizations and external agencies as directed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Systems Engineer

Enterprise-level systems

Security policy analysis

Briefings & reports

Education

Master’s degree in technical field

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

18+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Work Hours: 9:00 – 3:00 pm EST, flex before or after to make up an 8-hour work day

Work Location: 4-5 days onsite at the Pentagon (1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1400)

Onboarding Process: Takes about 2-3 weeks to complete

Start Date: ASAP; ready to hire now

Must Haves:

• Active TS/SCI Security clearance
• 12+ years of related experience and a master’s degree (in a technical field) OR 14+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree (in a technical field), OR 18+ years of experience in a related professional environment in lieu of a degree
• Experience as a Systems Engineer supporting enterprise-level systems and architectures
• Experience assessing and evaluating systems, architectures, and enterprise-level solutions (including experience evaluating systems, architectures, and system components)
• Experience analyzing current and legacy systems to identify risks, impacts, and modernization opportunities
• Experience developing and evaluating security policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen organizational security posture and support modernization efforts
• Experience reviewing and analyzing technical, policy, or programmatic guidance and assessing impacts to systems or programs
• Experience analyzing current and legacy systems and developing recommendations for modernization, risk mitigation, and security improvements
• Experience developing and presenting briefings, white papers, technical reports, and recommendations for leadership

Plusses:

• Experience supporting DoD cryptographic modernization initiatives
• Experience with key management, encryption technologies, or communications security (COMSEC)
• Experience supporting KMI or KME efforts
• Experience supporting DoD CIO, OSD, or other enterprise-level DoD organizations
• Experience reviewing or assessing impacts from NDAA, OMB, Joint Chiefs, NSA, or National Manager guidance
• Experience coordinating efforts across acquisition programs
• Experience working with organizations such as DISA, NIST, USCYBERCOM, NSA, or other DoD components

Day to Day:

Insight Global is looking to hire a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer for one of our clients, sitting onsite at the Pentagon. This role supports DoD cryptographic modernization and key management efforts at the enterprise level, with a focus on evaluating current and legacy systems, architectures, and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background and experience analyzing enterprise capabilities, assessing impacts and risks, and developing recommendations that support modernization and improve security posture.

Responsibilities include:

• Research, develop, and support the evolution of DoD cryptographic modernization and key management policies and procedures to improve the protection, storage, organization, and distribution of encryption keys.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of systems and system types, including analysis of trend, resource, and schedule impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, ensure alignment with higher-level guidance, and advocate for DoD interests.
• Provide systems engineering recommendations and review impacts from NDAA, OMB, Joint Chiefs, and National Manager directives.
• Support policy development related to Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Key Management Enterprise (KME), and Communications Security (COMSEC).
• Coordinate efforts across acquisition programs and support enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Develop and review briefings, white papers, technical reports, and other materials for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with DoD CIO organizations and external agencies, including DISA, NIST, USCYBERCOM, NSA, and other DoD components, as directed by the Government Project Lead.