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Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!\nMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cryptographic Systems Engineer to join our team in Linthicum Heights, MD.\nThis role protects secure systems by providing expert engineering support for the Cryptographic Solutions Program and MPO's network security products.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nProvide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware and software systems with embedded cryptographic capabilities.\nSupport system development and implementation planning through the preparation and assessment of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) and System Integration and Test Plans (SITPs).\nSupport the planning, execution, and test analysis for Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.\nDevelop and maintain lightweight utility scripts (e.g., Python, Bash) to run automated test harnesses, collect logs, and support hardware-level integration with cryptographic devices.\nDerive and manage lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements to ensure delivery of compatible, secure production systems.\nContribute to systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) across red/black and secure enclave boundaries.\nCoordinate action item resolution for Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews requiring cross-discipline coordination.\nEstablish baseline definitions for systems and components under development to align hardware, software, and COMSEC/cyber engineering teams.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline plus 14 years of relevant systems engineering experience (or related cyber or software engineering fields). In lieu of a degree, a total of 19 years of relevant experience is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nHands-on experience with Network Security Protocols, particularly EAP-TLS, MACsec, and IPsec.\nFamiliarity with cryptographic systems, COMSEC integration, Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and secure network architectures.\nWorking knowledge of basic scripting (preferably Python) for test harness automation, data/log parsing, and functional checks on cryptographic devices (full-lifecycle software engineering experience is not required).\nClearance Requirements:\nActive TS/SCI with Polygraph.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.\nNeeds to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\nThe projected compensation range for this position is $165,900.00-$295,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. 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