Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, Master's with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or 9 years in a related field without a degree.
Current active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Must obtain IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) within six months of hire.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and concepts.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for developing and modeling requirements.
Proficient in managing requirements using tools like DOORS, Cameo, or JIRA.
Direct experience in systems engineering activities such as requirements decomposition, architecture, design, and testing.
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance within the Systems Engineering Group for timely product deliveries and flight tests.
Collaborate with program systems engineers to meet cyber requirements and mission objectives.
Support the development of Launch and Missile Defense systems as part of a specialized team.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and guidance for weapon systems.
Design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements.
Offer cyber implementation guidance across technical teams.
Document engineering processes and procedures as needed.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic engineering team.
Engagement in cutting-edge projects within a multi-level security environment.
Potential for career advancement through certification and training opportunities.
Involvement in high-stakes defense projects that contribute to national security.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Cyber Systems Engineer III Work location: Onsite in San Antonio, TX Duration: 12 months Terms: W2 Contract Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold current/active Secret clearance and must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret clearance
Position Summary:
The Cyber Systems Engineer III will join a dynamic engineering team.
This role involves serving as a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) on a team dedicated to the development of a new solution operating in a multi-level security environment.
The position requires expertise in cyber, systems engineering, and MBSE. MBSE is key for this position.
Responsibilities:
Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high-quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements.
Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives.
As a member of a team of specialized cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems.
Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101.
Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements.
Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams.
Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed.
Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures.
Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk.
Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.
Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules.
Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems.
Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation.
Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment.
Support program engineering review boards.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years;
OR a Master's degree with 3 years;
OR a PhD with 1 year of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 9 years' experience in a cyber systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current active Secret clearance is required to be considered.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Able to obtain, within six months of hire, an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140.
Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts.
Experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering to develop and model requirements.
Experience managing requirements or systems engineering artifacts using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or JIRA.
Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience developing system architectures for complex aerospace vehicles or subsystems using MBSE (SysML).
OMG SysML Model User Certification.
IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing.
Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements
Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.
Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment.
Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements.
Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model.
Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.
