Crypto Systems Engineer

Sr. Crypto Systems Engineer

Leidos is currently looking to add a Sr. Crypto Systems Engineer to an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will participate in the development and evaluation of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, security requirements and security testing documents. The role includes providing technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems, including requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, and performing technical and non-technical assessments.

The engineer will support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation processes.

Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities, including reviews of security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts for devices undergoing certification and assessment, to ensure devices meet security requirements. Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings and reviews to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and/or manage risk. Clearly document security deficiencies found during evaluation of artifacts and documents. Recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvement to mitigate security concerns.

• Eight years of System Engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

• Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and/or evaluation
• Experience with DoD Certification/Accreditation Process as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation processes
• Experience in Space System Engineering

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Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. For more details, visit a relevant link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.