Information Assurance Systems Engineer

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Information Assurance Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in Camden, NJ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
At least 6+ years experience in Systems Engineering of Information Assurance systems/products.
Active US Government security clearance (DOD SECRET minimum).
US Citizenship required.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, influence, and resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes.
A complete understanding of the systems engineering process from concept phase through systems test. Must be adept at: Architecture Development, Functional Analysis, Requirements Allocation & Traceability, Trade-off Studies, System Synthesis and System Evaluation (Integration & Verification Testing).
Knowledge in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including Transmission Layer Security (TLS) and certificate/key management.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of time.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is an ideal position for those with either Systems Engineering academic or industry experience in the design, development, and test of Information Assurance solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers. The successful candidate will possess both expertise in Systems Engineering as well as in Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography. Demonstrated history of success in developing NSA Approved products is highly desirable.
Within the Security engineering context, his or her primary responsibility will be performing Concept of Operations development, Requirements decomposition/synthesis, Architecture Development and analysis, and security test planning and execution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Understanding of Key Management Systems including Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) as they impact the design of End Cryptographic Units (ECUs).
Proven track record of success and experience in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Approved Type 1 Certified systems or equipment.
Ability to act as a single Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.
Exceptional security architecture development skills: specifically including the ability to make complex design trade-offs affecting system security.
Experience negotiating security requirements with NSA Technical Evaluators.
Experience with NSA TSRD, IASRD, and FSDA requirements and processes.
Experience with development of NSA Security Evaluation Document (SED) CDRLs. Multiple programs is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of Type 1, Suite A, Suite B, and Commercial Cryptographic algorithms (Symmetric and Asymmetric).
Experience with Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework.
Cybersecurity Credential (e.g., CISSP).

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
A Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline, Masters degree highly desired.
**Education MUST be accredited**

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time
9/80

ADDITIONAL:
Active secret clearance is required
 
Job Number: 215280
Job Location: Camden, NJ
Rate: Up to $90.00 DOE
Duration: 4 months
Input Date: 08/13/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Melody Mullins
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: mmullins@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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