System Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph at RBR-Technologies in Fort Meade, MD, USA

Job description

• 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
• 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
• 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)

Skills

Required

• System security analysis
• Risk assessment
• Compliance review
• Cryptographic high assurance devices
• High Assurance products
• IASRD/SERD requirements
• Security testing and validation
• Verification methods
• DoDAF
• SOA
• Technical documentation
• Cryptographic algorithms

Benefits

• 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