Systems Engineer with Cryptography Specialty

3 weeks ago

Clearfield, United States MITRE Full time

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Department Summary:

MITRE's Nuclear Weapons and C2 Platforms Department is seeking a Systems Engineer with a background in cryptography to join a team focused on building security into the acquisition of a modern nuclear weapon system. The selected candidate will contribute to advancing and providing cutting edge systems and resiliency engineering services for an Air Force Weapons System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

This position is located with the Sponsor at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Conduct engineering analysis of contractor’s proposed design the following technical / cyber areas: cybersecurity; cryptographic solutions, algorithms, and lifecycle support; COMSEC and key management; weapon systems cybersecurity; vulnerability analysis and mitigation development; post-quantum cryptography; and digital engineering.
  • Evaluate and validate prime contractor’s design for the sufficiency of cryptographic capabilities including hardware and software, algorithm selection, and key and certificate management to meet weapon system requirements and national, DoD, and Air Force cybersecurity requirements. Perform trade studies and system level tradeoffs.
  • Advise senior material leaders on the use of COMSEC devices and algorithms in accordance with National Security Systems and Air Force policies. Prepare and present technical presentations and papers and brief senior Air Force leaders.
  • Research cutting-edge technical capabilities and processes for understanding, assessing, and analyzing systems and technology resilience and security.
  • Develop cryptographic roadmaps, modernization strategies and integration plans for the use of cryptography in an Air Force weapon system.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related discipline with minimum of 5 years of related experience; or Master’s degree and 4 years of experience; or 3 years’ experience and Doctoral degree.
  • Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
  • Experience in cryptographic capabilities, algorithms, and security services and their application in a National Security System.
  • Experience with quantum computing and the effects of quantum computing on cryptography and cyber security.
  • Skills and commitment to building, contributing to, and sustaining high-performance teams, achieving team goals, growing trust, and collaboration.
  • Experience with tools such as DOORS, Cameo, TeamCenter, STK, AFSIM, Matlab
  • Experience supporting a major Department of Defense acquisition program.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen
  • Possess an active DoD SECRET clearance and ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret level security clearance including SAP access.
  • This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with National Security System (NSS) cryptography and cyber security requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in applying cyber security knowledge to conduct systems engineering analysis.
  • Ability to clearly summarize technical concepts and research results verbally and in writings/presentations.
  • Ability to work as part of a Government, FFRDC/UARC, and Contractor team to solve challenging technical problems.
  • Must be a self-starter with creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities, able to function within an ambiguous and dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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