Cyber Systems Engineer

What you'll do

• Decompose, derive, and refine system cybersecurity requirements at all levels to ensure built-in protections are integrated into architecture and design.
• Guide and support security layout, architecture, and the selection and development of security tools.
• Evaluate proposed implementations to identify security risks, analyze attack surfaces, and verify that cybersecurity protections are functional.
• Ensure weapon systems comply with contractually obligated standards including CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101.
• Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with full traceability to specific requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight across teams to ensure high-quality product deliveries and successful flight test events.
• Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities, including reviewing plans, procedures, and the execution of security penetration tests.

What we're looking for

• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain cyber certifications commensurate with role within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering/Science, or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineering and the system development life cycle.
• Direct experience in systems engineering activities including requirements decomposition, architecture, design, implementation, integration, test, and verification.
• Direct experience supporting RMF assessment authorization artifacts to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Preferred qualifications include an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, Software Assurance experience, and expertise with MBSE tools like Cameo or IBM DOORs.