Description :
Location
Anaheim, CA
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys
Division
Network & Space Systems
Program
C3 Networks
Occupation Title
Systems Engineering
Skills Management Title
Systems Security
Job Classification
6K8CP4
Note: The level of the classification for a specific applicant will be based on the qualifications of that applicant.
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Current Secret - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
04/02/2008
Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
06/30/2008
Position Description
Information Security (INFOSEC) System Engineer works as a part of the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-Of-Sight Terminal (FAB-T) programs in the development of secure satellite terminals for tactical/strategic communication systems used by the military services and the DoD. This position provides technical support, process expertise and oversight as part of the program overall system engineering effort for INFOSEC design and development to include security architecture analysis, security requirements definition and allocation, analysis and definition of security requirements for information protection, identification of system security vulnerabilities, key management and implementation of risk management, information assurance, COMSEC and TRANSEC. Knowledge of the NSA cryptographic certification process to include NSA cryptographic and Information Assurance design requirements and of the DOD Information Assurance Certification & Accreditation Process (DIACAP) are required. Applicant must have a current DoD Secret clearance. Occasional travel will be required to interface with customers and program related meetings, conferences, and briefings.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Decision Making
Consistently recognizes a wide range of complex, specialized issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Steadily identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Regularly integrates complex information from a wide variety of sources; detects complex trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Consistently creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Regularly includes fellow project leads, employees across the organization, and external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
[ + ] Initiating Action
Consistently takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Consistently implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes well beyond job requirements in order to achieve the objectives of the organization.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
Preferred -
[ + ] Certification & Qualification
Basic - Extensive knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
[ + ] Engr Knowledge & Comprehension
Basic - Extensive knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
[ + ] Government Security Reg
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of government security regulations (e.g., National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual [NISPOM], International Traffic in Arms Regulations [ITAR], Export Administration Regulations [EAR]).
Preferred - Advanced knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.
[ + ] Requirements/Tracing
Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of government security regulations (e.g., National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual [NISPOM], International Traffic in Arms Regulations [ITAR], Export Administration Regulations [EAR]).
[ + ] System Security Processes
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of system security domains (e.g., information assurance, anti-tamper, intrusion detection, software protection, software assurance, communications security, encryption and key management, network security, reverse engineering, countermeasures, certification and accreditation, special security endorsement) and industry and government guidance and regulations [e.g., Common Criteria, DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP), National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP), Director Central Intelligence Directive DCID 6/3] which engineers apply to produce secure systems.
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
[ + ] Tech Risk Mgmt & Perf Measure
Basic - Extensive working knowledge of the methodology and processes associated with risk management, conducting trade studies including cost as an independent variable (CAIV) trades. Ability to: Identify and quantity potential risks areas within specific (depth) and across multiple engineering disciplines (breadth), understand design constraints (technical, cost & schedule), identify and trade alternatives (i.e., trade studies), select/recommend the best plan for mitigating risks, implement/execute plans for mitigating risk and establish appropriate performance tracking metrics to track risk burndown over time. Ability to effectively utilize risk management tools (iso-risk charts/plots, waterfall, etc) to support program/project execution.
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of system security domains (e.g., information assurance, anti-tamper, intrusion detection, software protection, software assurance, communications security, encryption and key management, network security, reverse engineering, countermeasures, certification and accreditation, special security endorsement) and industry and government guidance and regulations [e.g., Common Criteria, DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP), National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP), Director Central Intelligence Directive DCID 6/3] which engineers apply to produce secure systems.
Education and/or Experience
Level 4 - Typically 9 to 13 years' experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years' experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 5 - Typically 14 to 19 years' experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 12 to 17 years' experience or a PhD degree with 9 to 14 years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
CS360223 Knowledge and experience in NSA Cryptographic Certification and the DIACAP are required; knowledge of cryptographic module design, development and certification desired; candidate should be familiar with networking and key management techniques including the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and secure networking and should have an understanding of network security principles and practices. Experience with the NSA cryptographic certification process and the DIACAP on DoD program is desired. Familiarity with current versions of programmable cryptographic engines in the market today, knowledge of guards/firewalls/routers, security software design and development, and cross domain solutions a plus. Position requires a self-motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Computer Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is desired. Prefers a minimum of 2 years experience in INFOSEC technology development and 3 years experience in NSA Certification Process. The Boeing Company recently announced that their facility located in Anaheim, California, will be closed by 2010 and all jobs will be relocated with the majority moving to the Huntington Beach, California facility. The majority of these employees will move between First Quarter 2007, and First quarter 2008
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