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# System Engineer- TS/SCI with Polygraph

- **Company:** RBR, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Key Management, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, DODAF
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9234103/system-engineer-tssci-with-polygraph

## About the Role

* This role can be hired at a level 2 or 3
 + Level 2: 14 years experience
 + Level 3: 20 years experience
 * Bachelors degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. 5 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * TS/SCI with polygraph
 * Hands-on experience supporting the the certification process for cryptographic or high-assurance devices
 * Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) and Security Evaluation Requirements Document (SERD) to enforce compliance
 * Strong background in high assurance products and related security standards
 * Ability to translate certification requirements into engineering artifacts, test plans, and compliance documentation
 * Proven ability to conduct system security testing, verification, and validation in accordance with NSA certification requirements
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and delivering briefings to stakeholders
 * System Engineer 2 and 3 candidates should have demonstrated systems engineering experience
 * See table below for LCAT requirements by level, * Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, key management systems, and secure communication protocols
 * Prior experience developing or certifying High Assurance products (e.g., TACLANE, KG-series devices, KMI components)

## Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the certification of cryptographic high assurance devices and experience with High Assurance products and IASRD/SERD requirements.

Some of the responsibilities associated with the position include (but are not limited to):

 * Perform system security analyses, risk assessments, and compliance reviews of contractor deliverables against the Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) and the Security Evaluation Requirements Document (SERD)
 * Document findings and recommend design adjustments or process improvements to ensure certification success
 * Coordinate with design/development teams to integrate cryptographic requirements early in the system lifecycle
 * Define, plan, and execute security testing and validation activities in coordination with NSA certification authorities
 * Develop verification methods to ensure devices meet performance and security standards.
 * Support lab and field testing of cryptographic devices, documenting results for certification submission
 * Serve as a liaison between the contractor's engineering team and customer stakeholders

Additional responsibilities associated with the position include:

 * Preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
 * Managing system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
 * Contributing to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
 * Coordinating the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
 * Participating in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations