Information security engineer [h1.location_city]

We are looking for an Information Assurance (IA) Systems Design Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a systems architecture background to support security design and certification on Government High Assurance communications programs. This role will provide support for new security related business development, including proposals, white papers, and presentations, and work with Government customers.

In this role you will, provide technical support and guidance as part of a program team's system engineering effort for IA design and development, including security architecture analysis, security requirements definition and allocation and identification of potential security vulnerabilities. This role requires generation of security-related documentation per Department of Defense (DOD) standards and leading system security architecture design in a team environment. Our ideal candidate will have a background in High Assurance (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, certification requirements and techniques.

You will work as part of a team creating next generation Layer In-line Network Encryptors, defining requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and test of the final product through certification.

• Derive, Develop and document system, software and hardware requirements from customer and product specifications
• Own system requirements and system design activities on next generation network encryption devices
• Prepare system design documents and present at internal and customer reviews
• Collaborate with large geographically diverse multi-disciplinary teams to create next generation products
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents, requirements specifications and verification protocols
• Support Qualification of new design by supporting and reviewing system test activities
• years of system security design experience with focus on NSA, FIPS, NIST, or Common Criteria related efforts
• Familiarity with design and certification to the latest NSA, FIPS, NIST, or Common Criteria security requirements and specifications
• Strong system security design experience, including generation of certification documentation, cryptographic embedment, and willingness to lead design for security aspects of cryptographic embedment efforts
• Strong understanding of networking protocols highly desired
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to travel up to %

Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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