Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

What you'll do

• Develop, decompose, and manage cyber and security requirements while ensuring traceability through design, implementation, and test.
• Define and maintain system and subsystem security architectures aligned with RMF, NIST, and DoD guidance.
• Perform security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to recommend and track mitigation measures.
• Produce and maintain security engineering artifacts including CONOPS, ICDs, security plans, and test procedures.
• Embed security controls into designs and implementations by working with software, hardware, network, and integration teams.
• Perform system scans and develop associated findings reports and vulnerability analyses.
• Support security test planning and execution while driving remediation activities based on findings.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings and status updates to program leadership and customers.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems engineering and/or cybersecurity including requirements, architecture, integration, or test.
• Familiarity with government and industry security frameworks such as NIST, RMF, and DoD STIGs.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Experience on airborne ISR, mission systems, or tactical communications programs (preferred).
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH (preferred).