Description :
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys
Division
Networks & Space Systems
Program
Intelligence&Security Systems
Occupation Title
Systems Engineering
Skills Management Title
Systems Security
Job Classification
6K8CP5
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Senior Level (15+ years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
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Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
No
Date Posted
09/05/2008
Closing Date
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10/06/2008
Position Description
Information Assurance Systems Engineer will work as part of the Sunnyvale Information Assurance team in the development of secure networks for tactical/strategic communication systems used by the military services and the DoD. The Applicant will provide technical support, process expertise and oversight as part of the program overall system engineering effort for Information Security (INFOSEC) design and development to include security architecture analysis, security requirements definition and allocation, identification of system security vulnerabilities, key management and implementation of risk management, information assurance, Computer Security (COMPUSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC). Knowledge of NSA certification process to include NSA INFOSEC requirements for design and implementation; NSA Certification and/or DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) Accreditation documentation. Occasional travel will be required to interface with customers and program related meetings, conferences, and briefings.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Collaboration
Mentors others in working effectively and cooperatively with team leaders, managers and internal employees; consistently and proactively establishes and maintains good working relationships by actively involving team leaders, managers and internal employees and helping them feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Offers to provide assistance and/or thought leadership to other project team leaders when doing so would benefit the organization.
[ + ] Initiating Action
Serves as a role model for others in taking immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Guides others in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
[ + ] Planning And Organizing
Consistently and proactively identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; effectively adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; consistently avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; proactively coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Consistently and proactively evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet program/project objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Expertly formulates complex change strategies; frequently seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by assigning accountability appropriately, communicating effectively, focusing on new skill development, and integrating with related systems or processes. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills
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.
[ + ] Certification & Qualification
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.
[ + ] Engr Knowledge & Comprehension
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.
[ + ] System Security Processes
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
Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. 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
Knowledge of cryptographic module development and certification desired; Candidate should be familiar with networking and key management techniques including electronic Key Management System (EKMS), HAIPE and secure networking. Experience in NSA or (DIACAP) architecture on DoD Program desired. Familiarity with current versions of programmable cryptographic engines in the market today, knowledge of guards/firewalls/routers, security software design and development (object oriented programming), and multilevel secure operating systems a plus. Ability to Obtain Interim and/or Final Clearances (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required.
