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# TS/SCI Lead Systems Engineer (Cryptographic Modernization & Key Management)

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $144,997.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Key Management
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dcjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3354580660&tx=UT545THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Active TS/SCI Security clearance

 - Years of Experience and Education/Certification Requirements (MUST meet one of the following):

 - 12+ years of related experience and a master's degree (in a technical field)

 - 16+ years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree (in a technical field)

 - 18+ years of experience in a related professional environment

 - Experience with secure systems design, requirements development, and performance evaluation.

 - Experience defining, interpreting, and implementing high-level performance requirements.

 - Hands-on cryptographic engineering experience.

 - Experience evaluating cryptographic capabilities and developing modernization strategies.

 - Experience conducting systems analysis and assessments to support technology integration. - Experience with KMI/KME, COMSEC policy, and PQC transition planning.

 - Familiarity with enterprise crypto inventory tracking and deep-dive program reviews.

 - Collaboration experience with relevant DoW organizations (e.g., DISA, NSA, NIST, USCYBERCOM, Coalition partners).

## Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a TS/SCI cleared Lead Systems Engineer (Cryptographic Modernization & Key Management) sitting 3 days onsite at the Pentagon. This individual will lead systems engineering efforts supporting cryptographic modernization and key management across Department of War (DoW) portfolios/platforms. Additionally, this individual will conduct assessments and systems analysis for technology integration, align modernization efforts with NDAA, OMB, and National Manager guidance, and advise on DoW-wide priorities for secure modernization initiatives., Evaluate cryptographic capabilities and roadmap modernization strategies, including post-quantum considerations.

 - Analyze impacts of federal guidance on crypto programs; develop recommendations for enterprise adoption.

 - Support research, engineering, interoperability testing, and technical baselines; ensure contract and quality compliance.

 - Coordinate with relevant DoW orgs (e.g., DISA, NSA, USCYBERCOM, and DoW components) for modernization planning.


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