System Security Engineer

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented System Security Engineer to join our team in Boulder, CO. Successful applicants will bring deep experience developing, implementing, and maintaining hardware and software solutions for protection of critical mission technology, knowledge and experience with secure hardware design and integration, a strong collaborative spirit, experience successfully mentoring junior team members, superior problem solving skills, a passion for security and data protection, and a clear focus on supporting customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Derive system level requirements into component and subsystem requirements identifying hardware details for integrating security controls
• Identify, review, and define security requirements that enable technical Architects / Systems Engineers and SMEs the ability to secure hardware and software products
• Maintain a comprehensive and holistic Systems Security Engineering (SSE) view while addressing stakeholder security risks and concerns through the application of Systems Engineering skills
• Create a culture of Security that implements security from the beginning of a programs development and supports the implementation of security by default
• Communicates with Chief Engineers and Program Managers (PMs) the needs of the Security Engineering team and supports the development process, working with the engineering organization to identify Security Engineering issues and flaws that need to be remediated
• Facilitate briefings to senior leadership and SMEs on program protection and security policy, guidance, and expectation in the area of Hardware Security Engineering
• Provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the project team as well as the customer
• Ensure the effectiveness and suitability of the security elements within the systems as an enabler to mission success
• Design and develop detailed security designs using recognized practices such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes
• Develop, review, and recommend security policy, guidance, training, and best practices that align its implementation across the mission acquisition lifecycle
• Review and provide recommendations on Program Protection Plans (PPPs) and other acquisition and requirements documentation oversight for appropriate inclusion and application of SSE policy and guidance
• Develop and execute to an SSE Plan containing a path to creating Threat Countermeasure Tree Analysis
• Efficiently learn new subjects / techniques / software, without, necessarily, the assistance of others
• Have a track records of highly collaborative working skills in a team environment
• Write clear and concise reports
• Utilize and develop mathematical software tools
• Interface with PMs, Mission Assurance Managers (MAMs), Program Engineers, and customers
• Use strong presentation skills to convey security mission risks at program milestone reviews
• Participate as member of the Mission Assurance (MA) team to select, evaluate, and document security requirements for various missions including space, military and airborne
• Support other tasks and areas of subject matter expertise, to include the Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) program, Anti-Tamper, and Software Security Assurance, with Design Engineering subject matter expertise as required
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience performing related duties
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, solid communication and presentations skills, and ability to lead group discussions
• Department of Defense (DoD) / Intelligence Community (IC) experience – demonstrated understanding of how engineering and security work within the DoD / IC
• Secure hardware integration experience (hardened memory, secure FPGA/SOC/ASIC, PCB layout, etc.)
• Proven work experience designing and integrating hardware security solutions
• Demonstrated understanding of hardware design impacts to firmware, gateware, and software
• Experience developing threat analysis
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates meeting the following criteria will be preferred:

• Experience designing to TEMPEST product requirements
• Cross-Domain Solution integration experience
• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) experience
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Previous experience in the field of Cybersecurity

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $125,000- $182,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.