Security Engineer - Media Encryption

Description:
The Security Engineer will hold a key role in the testing and evaluation of high-grade commercial and type 1 encryption (including related services such as digital signatures) to increase the security of our customer’s data as well as providing technical and system configuration recommendations in support of Information Security services.  He/she will demonstrate the ability to perform complex technical analysis, lead and direct lab staff; work effectively as part of a team; as well as communicate effectively with team members, managers and customers.  He/she will identify where encryption should be applied to satisfy existing policies and program requirements and to determine whether current or planned implementations of cryptographic services have been configured properly to provide the intended levels of protection.  He/she will develop recommendations for specific commercial encryption products and will assist with planning for how such products should be integrated into the existing information technology infrastructure.  He/she will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of network hardware and software tools and technology, network administration, and network architecture and operations.   He/she will be expected to keep up with new developments in the area of cryptographic applications and be prepared to support any new customer cryptographic needs.  He/she will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as well as good customer relation skills.  The security engineer will provide an example of leadership by demonstrating due diligence to the project mission and goals; ensure that all assigned projects are completed on time; demonstrate the ability to self task, and keep management aware of ongoing project activities by providing weekly status updates to management as well as alerting them to potential project issues and working to mitigate their occurrence and impact. 

Required:

• All support shall be at the journeyman or expert skill level, and demonstrate first-rate technical skills
• Testing, evaluation and implementation of commercial or govt cryptographic systems (must include PKI)
• Exp integrating a commercial PKI encryption product, (i.e., PGP enterprise product), into a large network
• Build and maintain a network in a lab to support testing and evaluation of cryptographic products
• Effective written communication skills for preparing engineering documents
• Effective oral communication skills for presenting engineering briefings
• Experience in problem resolution to include:
  • Organizing and structuring solutions to complex problems    
  • Ability to plan projects
  • Meet objectives
  • Develop contingencies
  • Produce schedules
• Technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS and Cisco networking equipment
• Familiarity with the Sponsor's IT organization, control boards, and infrastructure
• Must have command of INFOSEC principles, issues, and technology
• Thorough familiarity with DCID 6/3 requirements for Information Systems
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products, MS Project, and Lotus Notes applications

 

Desirable:

• B.S. in Information Technology or related field and a minimum of five years related experience
• Active CISSP certification

 

Clearance: TS/SCI with Lifestyle Polygraph required

Location: Northern VA

To apply: Please email your resume to careers@dowless.com

Job # TKAI-2891ECBBF