Anti Tamper Systems / Hardware Engineer
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
JOB SUMMARY:
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Anti-Tamper (AT) and program leadership on updates and/or changes to the system
- Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and develop reports for the program
- Develop analysis processes and prepare the Anti-Tamper (AT) plan, including coordination and input for near-term fielding decisions
- Develop, deliver, and maintain:
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- Anti-Tamper Plan
- Anti-Tamper Evaluation Plan
- Key Management Plan
- Program Protection Plan
- Develop, deliver, and maintain Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and defense export strategy
- Develop and maintain waivers for CPI, Anti-Tamper, or defense exportability requirements
- Assess Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans to support verification and validation efforts
- Identify risk-based technical countermeasures for protecting Critical Program Information and critical components
- Provide recommendations to improve program protection while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives
- Brief Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements; prepare white papers and evaluations as required
- Support program milestone reviews and fielding decisions by ensuring Anti-Tamper and Program Protection products are approved and meet entrance criteria
- Collaborate with customers to define System Security Engineering (SSE) requirements, solutions, trade studies, costs, implementation details, system impacts, and effectiveness
- Support planning and estimation activities, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation
- Keep senior management informed of major accomplishments, issues, and concerns
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Applies extensive expertise to solve complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction; work is reviewed based on long-term outcomes
- Experience where decisions impact major organizational objectives
- Ability to function in project leadership roles
- Experience serving as a primary customer contact on significant technical matters
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization
- Ability to analyze high-level needs and refine them into structured, evolving minimum viable product (MVP) solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings
- Experience developing and implementing engineering plans within a project
- Proven success working in team environments
- Experience engineering automation pipelines in environments with rapidly changing requirements, novel design challenges, and tight deadlines
- Understanding of Anti-Tamper and exportability concerns and application of secure hardware/software methodologies
- Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment
- Self-starter with strong research and documentation skills
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 7+ or Master with 5+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret
DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II
SALARY RANGE: $ 120,000 to $145,000
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
- Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
- Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hardware pay context
Based on 2,400 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $136K/year, with most offers between $109K and $172K (10th–90th percentile: $91K–$207K).
This posting lists $120K–$145K, in line with the $136K market median.
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