Technical Lead, Systems Security Engineer
Core
Lead systems engineering and security certification for high-assurance cryptographic communications systems serving Defense and Intelligence customers.
Role type
Senior IC systems security engineer (cryptography & systems engineering)
Builds
NSA Type-1 certified cryptographic communications systems and secure networking solutions
Domain
Defense & Intelligence / Cryptography / Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering lifecycle management, security architecture design, NSA Type-1 certification process, cryptographic algorithm implementation (Suite A/B), embedded Linux development, security verification test planning, PKI/TLS/key management, formal design review preparation, trade-off analysis in high-assurance environments
Preferred skills
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, CISSP certification, TS/SCI clearance
Technologies
Cryptography, Embedded Linux, Network protocols, PKI, TLS, EKMS, KMI, End Cryptographic Units (ECUs)
Responsibilities
Apply security expertise throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to deliver and certify National Security systems; support design, development, and testing of high-assurance security solutions; develop concepts of operations and break down security requirements; verify security capabilities and support security architecture development; assist with design and security test planning; support NSA certification efforts and secure networking integration; serve as subject matter expert for information assurance and cryptography; collaborate across teams to influence technical decisions and resolve issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic certification oversight