Junior Cyber Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a qualified Cyber Cryptography Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force's Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force's acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. Core cryptographic elements of these systems require NSA certification for which we provide system lifecycle support. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. Responsibilities:
Perform Systems Engineering activities in the areas of Cybersecurity, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE), and Certification & Accreditation (C&A), in accordance to NIST 800-53 RMF and NSA requirements and regulations
Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
Interface with Air Force customers, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate Cybersecurity/Cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position is offering a pay range of $114,106.00- $193,992.00 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
Thorough understanding of Systems Engineering disciplines and practices throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports
DoD Secret clearance Preferred Skills:
Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering with emphasis in IA/Cyber Security
Understanding of the NSA end cryptographic unit certification process Required Experience/Qualifiers:
2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security Preferred Experience/Qualifiers:
5+ years of work experience in IA/Cyber Security
5+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
DoD Space program experience
RMF or DIACAP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
Security certification (CISSP, SANS, or CEH)
INCOSE Certification
Network Engineering
Communications Systems
Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) design experience
TS/SCI clearance ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law

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