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Staff Mission COMSEC Engineer

Denver, CO💼 Full-time💰 $160,000–$160,000🗓 2026-06-01 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design, test, deploy, and certify mission-critical cryptographic capabilities for space and ground systems to secure data-in-transit and support national security operations.

Role type

Staff Mission COMSEC Engineer

Builds

Encrypted systems for autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors

Domain

National Security Systems (NSS) / Space Systems / Cryptography

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

Cryptographic system design and deployment, NSA High Assurance device expertise, NIST 800-53 compliance, STIG remediation, Risk assessment, Keying material management, Space system architecture knowledge, TEMPEST requirements

Preferred skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, C2 system security experience, DoD/IC customer support, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) familiarity, Zero trust architectures

Technologies

NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions, C2 systems, TT&C systems, Data guards

Responsibilities

Lead engineering design, deployment, testing, and certification of cryptographic systems for space-based assets and ground C2 systems; Act as lead architect for resilient and survivable cryptographic security architectures; Conduct and document risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies; Identify and remediate findings from STIGs, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and SCA activities to gain and maintain system Authorization to Operate (ATO); Maintain required documentation for all controlled equipment and keying material (KEYMAT) per USG regulations; Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to cryptographic product development and implementation

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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