Systems Engineer III
First Division Consulting, Inc
Cyber Security
Senior Security Systems Engineer
MKS2 Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dahlgren • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityTypeScript
About the role
- Lead cybersecurity engineering efforts for RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring of Navy systems.
- Manage Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes and associated documentation.
- Design and validate secure system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Direct cyber testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance analysis using DISA STIGs and NSA guidelines.
- Develop secure configurations using IDS/IPS, HBSS, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), and network appliances.
- Create and maintain DoD A&A artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Prepare and execute Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) plans and security test procedures.
- Support the acquisition and maintenance of Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) and resolve Interim ATO (IATO) issues.
- Serve as the Information Assurance Officer (IAO) for cybersecurity matters.
- Identify and resolve security design discrepancies to ensure DoD and Navy compliance.
- Develop System Security Authorization Operational Manuals (SSAOMs).
- Apply DoD cybersecurity policies across Navy tactical combat systems.
- For SLBM programs, utilize SSP Validator Handbook experience and support Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) duties.
- Collaborate with customers, security authorities, and project teams to ensure successful system certification.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years supporting SLBM programs, or
- 5+ years in Navy afloat/tactical combat system security engineering, or
- 10+ years of general security engineering experience.
- Cybersecurity engineering and RMF lifecycle execution
- Vulnerability management, configuration compliance, and boundary defense
- SETR processes and documentation
- DISA STIGs and NSA hardening standards
- Proven ability to develop and manage DoD cybersecurity documentation and A&A artifacts
- Experience supporting Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or equivalent Navy systems
- TS/SCI eligible (active clearance preferred)
- IAM or IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, or higher) — Required
- Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) — Required
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecurity engineeringRMF lifecycle executionvulnerability managementconfiguration complianceboundary defenseModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)cyber testingvulnerability assessmentssecure system architecturesDoD cybersecurity documentation
Soft skills
collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
IAM Level IIIAT Level IISecurity+CCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPNavy Qualified Validator (NQV)TS/SCI eligible
