Minimum 15 years of system engineering experience, with relevant educational degree accounting for up to 6 years of experience.
Relevant bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
At least 6 years of experience as a lead system engineer, with a focus on collaboration across diverse teams.
Hands-on experience with Zero Trust architecture.
Current cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH) is preferred.
Responsibilities
Conduct cybersecurity assessments on large-scale DOD systems using an Offensive Cyber Operations mindset for Defensive Cyber Operations.
Perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments applying systems engineering principles.
Verify and validate security requirements and capabilities within acquisition documents.
Evaluate contractor proposals focusing on system resiliency and cybersecurity aspects.
Serve as a technical leader, guiding and utilizing Sr Systems Engineers effectively.
Develop customer relationships to gather insights and enhance mission effectiveness.
Benefits
Work within a critical and impactful DOD environment.
Engage in a collaborative team culture with technical mentorship opportunities.
Access to advanced tools and methodologies in cybersecurity assessments.
Opportunity to influence system engineering processes in mission-critical scenarios.
Full Job Description
In this role you will:
Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.
Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture
Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
As a technical leader, Sr Systems Engineers will report to you directly. You will ensure they are fully utilized, their best skillset is being used, while encouraging them to exceed technical performance expectations. Participate in building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process and how it can be utilized in different areas within the mission space.
Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our mission
Required Qualifications:
The Lead System Engineer will have minimum 15 years of System Engineering experience (BS Degree in STEM will account for 4 years and MS in STEM will count for additional 2 years)
Relevant BS degree in STEM field
6 years as a System Engineer lead with experience leading, managing, and collaborating with broad range of organizations and groups and teams
