Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Core
Lead systems engineering and acquisition activities for the Protected Key Management Architecture (PKMA) modernization within the Enterprise SATCOM System, supporting national security and space defense.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineering and acquisition lead (cybersecurity/crypto)
Builds
PKMA modernization and integration into Enterprise SATCOM System (ESS)
Domain
Defense / National Security / Space Systems / Cryptography
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
systems engineering, cryptographic key management, COMSEC/TRANSEC operations, technical requirements development, acquisition documentation, large-scale system integration, technical writing, briefing
Preferred skills
SATCOM/strategic communications systems, PKI/KMI/PKMA architectures, NSA-certified crypto systems, MBSE/CAMEO/DOORS/Jira, acquisition strategy, requirements management, risk management, digital engineering, cybersecurity engineering
Technologies
MBSE, CAMEO, DOORS, Jira, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering for PKMA modernization; develop technical requirements, SOWs, and acquisition packages; analyze vendor inputs and provide technical recommendations; develop roadmaps and dependency analyses; coordinate cryptographic key management across stakeholders; support COMSEC/TRANSEC planning and certification; develop risk assessments and mitigation plans; participate in security working groups; coordinate with NSA and mission partners; support technical baseline reviews; prepare executive briefings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with acquisition and systems engineering leadership
