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L3Harris Technologies

Technical Lead Member Engineering Staff - System Security Engineer – Information Assurance / NSA Type-1 Crypto

L3Harris Technologies
Camden, NJ $105k - $194k/yr Full time Posted 21h ago
Cryptography Cyber Security Endpoint Security Engineering Hardware Security Module Information Assurance Information Security InfoSec Security Security Assurance Security Clearance Security Compliance Solution Architecture Technical Lead
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Job Description

Technical Lead Information Assurance Systems Security Engineer on-site in Camden, NJ, delivering IA, cryptography, and security engineering for NSA Type-1 crypto solutions with a 9/80 schedule and up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

  • Leverages IA, cryptography, and security engineering across the Systems Engineering lifecycle to design and certify National Security systems, delivering on schedule, within budget, with minimal residual risk.
  • Contributes to the design, development, and testing of high assurance security solutions for Defense and Intelligence customers.
  • Develops Concepts of Operations, decomposes security requirements, validates security features, supports security architecture work, and aids in design and security test planning and execution.
  • Participates in NSA certification activities, secure networking integration, and embedded platform security for Type-1 cryptographic communication systems.
  • Acts as a Subject Matter Expert and Systems Lead for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.
  • Travel up to 10% as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearances.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Master’s degree highly desirable).
  • Active DoD security clearance required (SECRET minimum).
  • 12+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting Information Assurance systems or related products.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle from concept through test, including architecture development, functional analysis, requirements allocation and traceability, trade studies, system synthesis, and integration.
  • Experience planning, developing, and executing verification activities for security features and system-level functionality.
  • Hands-on system integration and test experience for complex embedded or networked systems.
  • Experience authoring and reviewing artifacts for formal design reviews.
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
  • Proven track record in architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Type-1 certified or NSA-approved systems or equipment.
  • Experience with security verification test planning and execution.
  • Familiarity with the NSA Type-1 certification lifecycle, including interactions with NSA technical evaluators.
  • Experience supporting NSA Certification & Verification activities, including evidence production, test event support, and closure of certification findings.
  • Familiarity with NSA certification artifacts and deliverables; multiple programs highly desirable.
  • Strong security architecture development skills with the ability to defend complex security trade-offs in high-assurance systems.
  • Working knowledge of Type-1, Suite A, Suite B, and Commercial cryptographic algorithms (symmetric and asymmetric).
  • Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), TLS, and certificate/key management.
  • Understanding of key management systems including EKMS and KMI as applied to End Cryptographic Units (ECUs).
  • Experience with secure networking protocols, red/black interface design, and embedded Linux development environments for cryptographic devices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating across teams, influencing decisions, resolving issues, and communicating changes.

Technologies

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and TLS
  • EKMS and KMI
  • Embedded Linux
  • End Cryptographic Units (ECUs)
  • Type-1 cryptographic algorithms, Suite A and Suite B

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid holidays

Job Details

  • Location: Camden, New Jersey (On-Site)
  • Salary: USD 104,500 - 193,500 per year
  • Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Every other Friday off)
  • Travel: Up to 10% travel
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desirable
  • Security Clearance: Active DoD security clearance required (SECRET minimum)
  • Job Code: 36202

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