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Systems Engineer III

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Posted: 12/17/2024 Industry: DEV Job Number: 813 Pay Rate: $133k - $157k/yr Remote Work Available?: Onsite

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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Amber Boytis
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Senior Technical Recruiter and business professional with 13+ years of progressive experience and responsibility. A dedicated partner with candidates and hiring managers from the front line to the C-suite. Demonstrated results in identifying quality candidates in a variety of industries across all job families with strong expertise in IT and Engineering.

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