Staff Mission COMSEC Engineer
$160,000–$280,000 year
On-site · Denver, Colorado, United States or Long Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Staff Mission COMSEC Engineer responsible for designing, testing, deploying, and certifying cryptographic capabilities for space and ground systems; lead cryptographic security architectures and ensure compliance with federal standards (NIST, CNSSI, JSIG, ICD 503, etc.) across satellite operations, ground segments, C2 systems, and mission planning platforms; manage documentation, risk assessments, and remediation of findings from STIGs, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO). The role requires deep expertise in NSA High Assurance devices, secure data-in-transit, and experience delivering security for space-focused DoD/IC programs; close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in security architecture or encryption engineering with demonstrated experience designing and deploying cryptographic systems in operational environments
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
- DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent) required
- Experience with TEMPEST requirements and processes, specifically for space systems
- Experience with design and successful deployment of NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions in operational systems
- Familiarity with space system architectures including satellite operations, ground segments, and TT&C systems
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate security requirements to engineering teams, executive leadership, and government stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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