Communications Systems Engineer

• Provide initial security risk analysis using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, develop analytic judgments such as relevance or vulnerabilities, and prepare briefings and reports documenting the methodologies and results
• Develop and execute advanced security strategies and solutions, to ensure systems and data are protected against evolving threats
• Recommend system enhancements to improve security deficiencies
• Provide independent counterintelligence assessments of projects regarding technical risk, including risk definition, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation
• Perform technical analysis of communication systems and infrastructure to ensure compliance with security criteria and mission constraints and provide analysis, mitigations, and countermeasure recommendations
• Review technical challenges, propose courses of action, and document recommendations
• Provide technical expertise, including a detailed understanding of current systems and potential system improvements
• Provide highly specialized knowledge and expertise to support requirements or issues related to threats and vulnerabilities, policies and regulations, intelligence, and optimizing organizational processes and needs
• Engage effectively with Sponsor personnel at all levels and collaborate across multiple offices and organizational levels to meet mission needs
• Communicate effectively with team members, managers, stakeholders, and business partners throughout the project lifecycle, including project updates, scope changes, challenges, schedule adjustments
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (MS 8-10, PhD 5-7) or minimum of 16 years of experience in systems engineering or information technology with applicable technical certification(s)
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering and/or specialty field in a secure environment and 3+ years supporting the Sponsor
• Thorough understanding of systems engineering with strong attention to detail
• Experience working with computer HW/SW, associated peripherals, and telecommunications networks
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer hardware and software (HW/SW), especially network security and monitoring applications and configuration
• Expertise in RF communication technologies and protocols to include specific knowledge regarding potential vulnerabilities that could present CI risks
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and spectrum management
• Experience evaluating and prioritizing all analytical requests
• Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations in communications systems
• Experience with OPS documentation and plans, messaging and/or technical intelligence reports
• Ability to engage effectively with Sponsor personnel at all levels and collaborate across multiple offices and organizational levels to meet mission needs
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated experience and interest in contributing to a positive work environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Ability to travel locally and OCONUS, as needed