System Engineer

Links Technology Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to fill an opening with an IT Services and IT Consulting company.

Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer

Provides technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting system requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to end flow analysis

Implements comprehensive SOA solutions

Implements operational view, technical standards view, and systems and services view for architectures using applicable DOD (DoDAF) standards

Qualifications of the Systems Engineer

A BS Degree in a STEM related field, along with 8 years’ experience; OR A Master Degree in a STEM related field, along with 6 year experience; OR High School diploma and 12 years of experience

System Engineering of DoD command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I) systems

Analyzing needs, deriving system level requirements, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation and maintenance of computer networks and systems

At least three [3] years’ experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations and groups/teams needed to accomplish the system engineering tasks

Experience with Cybersecurity and / or Systems Engineering practices ie NIST SP 800-160, INCOSE or other Systems Architecture/Engineering frameworks

Experience with independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities

Familiarity with weapons system development, sustainment, and security operations

Experience incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements)

Familiarity with cryptographic keys and protection requirements (CNSSI 4005)

Familiarity with key loader devices and key loading procedures (i.e. SKL, RSKL, etc.)

Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms, use cases and their protections (i.e. Symmetric and Asymmetric crypto / Suite A, CNSA, Type-1, NIST FIPS 140-2 / US, FVEYS, Coalition?

Experience with tactical communications systems (military radios) their transport (RF, SATCOM, WIFI, Cell, etc.) security protections (Freq. Hopping, LPI/LPD, etc.) and attacks (Jamming, Direction Finding)

REQUIRED: TS SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Benefits of the Systems Engineer

Location: Onsite role in Linthicum, MD

Salary: $133k - $157K

Direct Hire role

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Matching

Competitive PTO