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Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Offensive Security Engineer supporting government satellite programs through acquisition, systems engineering, and cybersecurity oversight of space communications, networks, and crypto systems.

Role type

Senior IC Offensive Security Engineer (Systems Engineering & Acquisition)

Builds

Acquisition plans, security assessments, testing frameworks, and contract documentation for satellite communication systems

Domain

National Security / Space Systems / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF), space communication system design, network and crypto system lifecycle management, government acquisition processes, security policy implementation

Preferred skills

Red/blue team assessment, contract data requirements list (CDRL) review, technical interchange meeting facilitation

Technologies

RMF, space communication systems, network systems, crypto systems

Responsibilities

Support System Program Office in planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions; Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments; Develop documents and briefings for government and industry stakeholders; Coordinate with Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and developers to maintain contract documentation; Review CDRL deliverables for accuracy and sufficiency; Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with acquisition oversight

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