Hybrid Senior Security Systems Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Security Systems Engineer leading cybersecurity engineering and compliance for Navy systems. Ensuring adherence to DoD standards and securing tactical systems with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Senior Security Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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