TS/SCI Systems Engineer (Hands-Off)

Insight Global is looking to hire a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer for one of our clients, sitting onsite at the Pentagon. This role supports DoD cryptographic modernization and key management efforts at the enterprise level, with a focus on evaluating current and legacy systems, architectures, and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background and experience analyzing enterprise capabilities, assessing impacts and risks, and developing recommendations that support modernization and improve security posture.

Responsibilities include:

• Research, develop, and support the evolution of DoD cryptographic modernization and key management policies and procedures to improve the protection, storage, organization, and distribution of encryption keys.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of systems and system types, including analysis of trend, resource, and schedule impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, ensure alignment with higher-level guidance, and advocate for DoD interests.
• Provide systems engineering recommendations and review impacts from NDAA, OMB, Joint Chiefs, and National Manager directives.
• Support policy development related to Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Key Management Enterprise (KME), and Communications Security (COMSEC).
• Coordinate efforts across acquisition programs and support enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Develop and review briefings, white papers, technical reports, and other materials for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with DoD CIO organizations and external agencies, including DISA, NIST, USCYBERCOM, NSA, and other DoD components, as directed by the Government Project Lead.

• Active TS/SCI Security clearance
• 12+ years of related experience and a master’s degree (in a technical field) OR 14+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree (in a technical field), OR 18+ years of experience in a related professional environment in lieu of a degree

• Experience developing and evaluating security policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen organizational security posture and support modernization efforts

• Experience as a Systems Engineer supporting enterprise-level systems and architectures
• Experience assessing and evaluating systems, architectures, and enterprise-level solutions (including experience evaluating systems, architectures, and system components)
• Experience analyzing current and legacy systems to identify risks, impacts, and modernization opportunities
• Experience developing and evaluating security policies, standards, and procedures
• Experience reviewing and analyzing technical, policy, or programmatic guidance and assessing impacts to systems or programs
• Experience analyzing current and legacy systems and developing recommendations for modernization, risk mitigation, and security improvements
• Experience developing and presenting briefings, white papers, technical reports, and recommendations for leadership

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting DoD cryptographic modernization initiatives
• Experience with key management, encryption technologies, or communications security (COMSEC)
• Experience supporting KMI or KME efforts
• Experience supporting DoD CIO, OSD, or other enterprise-level DoD organizations
• Experience reviewing or assessing impacts from NDAA, OMB, Joint Chiefs, NSA, or National Manager guidance
• Experience coordinating efforts across acquisition programs
• Experience working with organizations such as DISA, NIST, USCYBERCOM, NSA, or other DoD components

$60.00/hr to $69.71/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location., Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.