Information Assurance Systems Design Engineer

Join Our Team in Carlsbad, CA!

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. Located in the beautiful coastal city of Carlsbad, CA, this role offers the opportunity to support security design and certification on U.S. Government High Assurance communications programs.

In this position, you will provide technical support and guidance as part of a program team's system engineering effort for Information Assurance (IA) design and development. This includes security architecture analysis, security requirements definition and allocation, and identification of potential security vulnerabilities. You will generate security-related documentation per Department of Defense (DOD) standards and lead system security architecture design in a team environment. A background in High Assurance (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, certification requirements, and techniques is highly desirable.

You will work as part of a team creating next-generation Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, defining requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and testing of the final product through certification.

• Derive, develop, and document system, software, and hardware requirements from customer and product specifications.
• Own system requirements and system design activities on next-generation network encryption devices.
• Prepare system design documents and present them at internal and customer reviews.
• Collaborate with large geographically diverse multi-disciplinary teams to create next-generation products.
• Generate and collaborate on required design documents, requirements specifications, and verification protocols.
• Support qualification of new design by supporting and reviewing system test activities.

• 5 years of system security design experience with a focus on NSA, FIPS, NIST, or Common Criteria related efforts.
• Familiarity with design and certification to the latest NSA, FIPS, NIST, or Common Criteria security requirements and specifications.
• Strong system security design experience, including generation of certification documentation, cryptographic embedment, and willingness to lead design for security aspects of cryptographic embedment efforts.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols is highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Familiarity with using requirements traceability tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc.).
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results.
• US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/ AI Recruiting Disclosure We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website: www.peaktechnical.com/ai-disclosure.