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You will design security architectures and protocols, develop cryptographic key-management strategies, and perform hands-on testing in the Interoperability Test Bed (ITB) for secure voice, data, and conferencing solutions.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDevelop security architectures, cryptographic specifications, and secure communication protocols.\nDefine and support cryptographic key-management strategies.\nCreate test plans and execute black-box testing for cybersecurity devices.\nLead integration, interoperability, verification, and validation activities in the ITB.\nCollaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineering teams to deliver secure mission solutions.\nIdentify opportunities to apply AI to improve engineering processes and technical outcomes.\nWhat You Bring\nExperience with cryptographic algorithms and secure communication systems.\nExperience writing technical specifications and test plans.\nExperience performing black-box testing of complex systems.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across a multidisciplinary team.\nWhat Sets You Apart\nCreative, practical problem-solving across the systems development lifecycle.\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity devices supporting secure voice, data, and conferencing applications.\nAwareness of evolving technology trends and a drive to improve processes.\nA collaborative mindset and commitment to individual and team growth.\nWhat We Offer A dynamic career solving meaningful national-security challenges, with professional-development opportunities, a flexible 9/80 schedule, and competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, healthcare, and wellness programs. 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