COMSEC Engineer

COMSEC Engineer Mid-level

System High Corporation delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities. We are seeking a COMSEC Engineer Professional to join our team to help contribute to our success and help us solve problems with innovation through intelligence

Position Overview:

The COMSEC Engineer will support the development and certification of F-35 ECUs and their integration into the F-35 platforms.This individual must have four (4) or more years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description. A Mid-level person typically performs all functional duties independently.

The COMSEC Engineer will perform the following responsibilities:

• Perform COMSEC engineering for the F-35 systems cryptographic and key management architecture.
• Provide support for certification and accreditation activities for operational systems when required to include compliance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Assist with National Security Agency (NSA) approval of cryptographic changes to the baseline F-35 End Cryptographic Units (ECUs) as well as new developments of F-35 ECUs, includes validating the usage of F-35 keying material to the operational controlling authorities.
• Facilitate and attend working groups/meetings to assist in developing accreditation packages.
• Consolidate material for accreditation packages and submit documentation to Government security leads.
• Provide SME-level guidance on design of equipment and necessary support, and recommend tasks to Government security leads.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Knowledge of security engineering services.
• Demonstrated experience with system developers and international partners in cryptographic algorithms and end cryptographic unit.
• Relevant experience with system security architectures and cryptographic designs required to be releasable to NATO and Foreign Military Sales.
• Possess familiarity with NSA UIC process.
• Familiarity with one or all of the following strongly recommended: DISA STIGS, SCAP scans, and/or REM/Retina/ACAS scans.
• Knowledge of DOD policies/directives/instructions (DOD 8500.01, DOD 4200.1-R, DOD 5200.2, DODI 5215.1, DODI O-8530.2, DOD 8510.01).
• Ability to constructively engage and resolve challenging situations.
• Available to work before/after typical office hours as work may demand.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills.
• Independent self-starter, proactive and professional assertive, ability to multitask.

Years of Experience/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in the stated discipline.
• Four years ofexperience in developing COMSEC key architecture and in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, process and certification.
• Specialized experience in cryptographic algorithms and interface with systems developers and international partners.
• Familiarity with NSA UIC process.
• Familiarity with KMI and EKMS systems.

Clearance:

• Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required and current within the last five years.

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.

• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
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