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MITRE · 5 days ago

Lead Cryptography Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$159K/yr - $238K/yr

8+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges, with a focus on making a lasting impact in various fields including cybersecurity and defense. The Lead Cryptography Engineer will play a crucial role in the N113 Integrated Space C2 Department, providing thought leadership in secure system design and applied cryptography, and collaborating with government sponsors to enhance system performance and security.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing thought leadership in secure system design and applied cryptography both within MITRE and for our sponsors, reflecting recent relevant research and commercial technology

Proposing novel approaches to secure system design involving applications of cryptography, bringing your unique knowledge to bear

Working with department leadership and subject matter experts to evolve our strategy and technical capabilities in alignment with sponsor needs

Lead the Missile Warning Tracking and Defense (MWTD) Enterprise security and interoperability with other DoD and commercial systems, as well as backwards compatibility with legacy Missile Warning and Missile Defense systems

Enhance MWTD system performance, ensure technical coherence, expediting the fielding of capability to align with Gov objectives and mission success

Assess SYD84 Crypto vulnerabilities and identify space and ground segments requiring updates

Collaborate with Government in defining an enterprise approach for resourcing and executing MWTD Crypto/COMSEC needs

Provide subject matter expertise for evaluation of cryptography, access control and key management, and security design, to include cryptographic modernization

Evaluate options for crypto equipment, in alignment with the program’s Space and Ground cryptographic requirements and cryptographic key management architectures as an integral part of systems engineering processes

Make recommendation to the government to address contract gaps for Crypto/COMSEC on current and future contracts

Provide expertise for the development of a central Crypto/COMSEC Digital knowledgebase enabling information sharing across SN programs and stakeholders

Propose and lead new research into novel approaches to secure system design involving applications of cryptography, bringing unique knowledge to bear

Work with department leadership and subject matter experts to evolve our strategy and technical capabilities in alignment with sponsor needs

Provide exemplary leadership, caring mentorship, and generously sharing technical advice with staff related to domain knowledge or capabilities

Serves as subject matter expert for SSC/SN Directorate Mission Assurance Controlling Authority/COMESEC Point of Contact for any development activity that involves COMSEC or TRANSEC hardware and/or keying material for SN space vehicle or ground segment acquisitions

Activities include but not limited to providing SME insights for crypto key material or hardware requests (Government Furnished Equipment), movement, transfer, maintenance, key loading, problems with key material, hardware or procedures in accordance with the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (CCSD), Cyberspace Capabilities Center (HQ CCC), and NSA support request

Qualification

Applied CryptographySecure System DesignCryptographic AlgorithmsCybersecurityKey ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically require a minimum of 8 years of related experience as an engineer or researcher on work relating to cybersecurity, secure system design, or applied cryptography with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Working knowledge of NSA cryptographic algorithms and important cryptographic protocol standards such as TLS, IKE/IPsec, S/MIME, OAuth, etc

Deep technical understanding of one or more areas within cryptography or applied cryptography

Demonstrated experience collaborating successfully with teams

Demonstrated examples of building and leveraging relationships that had a positive impact on the work

Track record of impactful work – how you have made a difference

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive, critical thinking skills

Excellent written/verbal communications skills

This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Preferred

Preference given to qualified candidates with active DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field of study

Experience in cryptographic or cryptanalytic research

Desire to specify and execute independent research applicable to government sponsor problems

A personal desire to help develop and acquire safe and secure applications

Experience with coordination with the Air Force CCSD for development and acquisition of cryptologic devices and management of enterprise cryptographic needs

Knowledge and experience with COMESEC, TRANSEC, TEMPEST/EMI DoD Requirements

Knowledge and experience with Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property (crypto devices) with the Air Force CCSD (Depot)

Experience with DoD Crypto Modernization Initiative Support to determine if cryptographic algorithms and/or crypto devices that need upgrading

Experience with DoD Controlled Space Systems requirements of NSA-approved COMESEC and TRANSEC for uplinks, downlinks, and crosslinks

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees