Systems Engineer III
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 US
Job Description
Links Technology is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Systems Engineer 3 to join our client's team in Annapolis Junction, MD. Our client is part of a cutting-edge growing Cyber Security project that will make a huge impact on the DOD/Intel community. This is an On-Site role offering the opportunity to be part of a team performing traditional System Engineering and Vulnerability research with a focus on Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations activities, supporting assessments of large-scale weapons systems and other national security operations.
Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer 3:
- Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems, including requirements elicitation, analysis, and functional allocation.
- Conduct system requirements reviews, develop concepts of operation and interface standards, and develop system architectures.
- Perform technical/non-technical assessment and management, as well as end-to-end flow analysis.
- Implement comprehensive SOA solutions.
- Implement operational view, technical standards view, and systems and services view for architectures using applicable DOD (DoDAF) standards.
- Collaborate with teams to achieve successful system engineering tasks.
Qualifications of the Systems Engineer 3:
- A BS Degree in a STEM-related field, along with 8 years’ experience; OR A Master Degree in a STEM-related field, along with 6 years’ experience; OR High School diploma and 12 years of experience.
- System Engineering of DoD command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I) systems.
- Analyzing needs, deriving system-level requirements, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation and maintenance of computer networks and systems.
- At least three (3) years’ experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations and groups/teams needed to accomplish the system engineering tasks.
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.
- Associates in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Information Systems desired.
Desired Additional Skills:
- Experience with Cybersecurity and/or Systems Engineering practices (e.g., NIST SP 800-160, INCOSE, or other Systems Architecture/Engineering frameworks).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to foster relationship development.
- Experience with independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities.
- Familiarity with weapons system development, sustainment, and security operations.
- Experience incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
- Familiarity with cryptographic keys and protection requirements (CNSSI 4005).
- Familiarity with key loader devices and key loading procedures (i.e., SKL, RSKL, etc.).
- Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms, use cases, and their protections (i.e., Symmetric and Asymmetric crypto / Suite A, CNSA, Type-1, NIST FIPS 140-2 / US, FVEYS, Coalition).
- Experience with tactical communications systems (military radios), their transport (RF, SATCOM, WIFI, Cell, etc.), security protections (Freq. Hopping, LPI/LPD, etc.), and attacks (Jamming, Direction Finding).
- Experience with technical writing and the ability to think critically.
Benefits of the Systems Engineer 3:
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge cybersecurity project with significant impact on the DOD/Intel community.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Matching 401k.
- 10 Days PTO.
Pay Range: $133,330.56 - $157,572.48
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