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Leidos · 2 days ago

Senior Cryptographic Engineer

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $221K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead system engineering, hardware, and software analysis to support DoD Customers

Define and apply systems engineering processes to develop systems that meet customer requirements.

Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of dynamic networked High Assurance Devices on a simulated network.

Develop reference architectures for the DoD solutions.

Manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.

Define and develop System Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development.

Participate and lead discussions at customer meetings and technical interchange meetings.

Research, design, write, and review technical documentation.

Provide project briefing materials upon request.

Relocation assistance available to move to San Diego, CA.

Qualification

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Cryptographic TechnologiesDoD ProtocolsVendor RoadmapsCryptographic Modernization 2 Operational ManagementConfiguration ManagementNETCONF/RESTCONFYANG ModelingAnalytical SkillsSoftware Development MethodologiesProgramming Languages C/C++Programming Languages C#Programming Languages JavaSoftware SecurityQuality AssessmentVersion Control Systems PVCSVersion Control Systems GitVersion Control Systems SVNScripting PythonScripting Bourne/C Shell/K Shell/BashCollaboration Tools MatterMostCollaboration Tools TeamsWeb Server ConfigurationArtificial Intelligence Deep LearningArtificial Intelligence ANNArtificial Intelligence CNNAI Frameworks PytorchAI Frameworks Tensor FlowDatabase DesignSQLContinuous Integration Environments Jenkins

Required

Position requires US citizenship and the ability to acquire a Secret Clearance after hire.

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of experience.

Expertise in Cryptographic Technologies: Deep understanding of HAIPE, EDE CIS, and similar technologies.

Familiarity with DoD Protocols: Knowledge of dynamic discovery processes and security protocols used in DoD networks.

Understanding of Vendor Roadmaps: Insight into vendor roadmaps for discovery technologies, ensuring alignment with the latest industry trends and innovations.

Proficiency in Cryptographic Modernization 2 Operational Management: Knowledge of Configuration Management using modern approaches such as NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG modeling to enhance network management and operability.

Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret complex security requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

Preferred

Working knowledge and experience with computing and related technologies including software development methodologies such as TDD, Peer programming, debugging, software languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, software security and quality assessment and measurement such fortify, sonar, configuration management and version control systems like PVCS, Git, SVN, scripting support such as Python, bourne/c shell/k shell/ bash, collaboration tools like MatterMost, Teams, web server configuration and use with servers such as NGINX, JBoss/Wildfly, Apache, Artificial Intelligence including deep learning, ANN, CNN, AI related frameworks such as pytorch, tensor flow, database design, configuration, replication, backup, archive, and restore, Structured Query Language (SQL), Continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab-CI).

Understanding of Cryptographic Key Management based on EKMS and KMI including COMSEC Operations and Accountability, Transfer, receipt, accounting, inventory, reconciliation, and reporting, Warehouse operations, receiving, distribution, reporting, and automation.

Familiarity with System Architecture development and description concepts including Descriptive framework including DoDAF, Architecture development and system modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, Design refinement with workflows and use cases, Architecture forms including centralized, client-server, distributed, virtualized, and cloud based, Data replication, sharing, and shadowing, Containerized environments and deployment including Docker.

Familiarity with Agile processes including Agile / Scrum, Tools and environment such as Jira, VersionOne, Agile use, automation, configuration, tracking, and optimization.

Detailed knowledge of Networking and Interface technologies including Web services including RESTful and SOAP, Documentation with IETF/RFCs, OpenAPI standards, ASN.1 constructs, usage, compilers, and implementations.

Understanding of Security requirements and implementation including Windows and Unix security architectures, Security tools and enforcement with McAfee EPO, Patch management and enforcement, Authentication, integrity, and confidentiality services and implementation, Public Key Infrastructure with trust chains, certificates, revocation checking, cert validation, Cryptographic mechanisms such as SHA, HMAC, Elliptic Curve, and quantum resistance approaches, Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS), Security monitoring including gathering, reporting, and response using SIEM, Security frameworks adhering to STIGs, RMF.

Strong background in Requirements Specification and Management with Requirements specification and control processes, Requirements in an agile environment, Requirements traceability from architecture development through Test, Accreditation, and Deployment.

Understanding of full life-cycle testing with Test planning, conduct, reporting, Client-Server environments, Web services testing, Test automation, Performance and load testing, Analysis and Metrics of testing.

Proficiency with MS Office products including Office applications Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, Office tool automation/scripting (Word, Excel, Access), General writing and organizational skills are needed.