Staff Mission COMSEC Engineer
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