Appcast

Systems Engineer (Cyber)

Appcast$112K — $196K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited university.
  • 5-8 years of experience as a U.S. Government civilian or military member.
  • 5 years of experience engaging stakeholders in government and private sectors, particularly in cyber capabilities.
  • Experience in building U.S. Government-industry coalitions for mission-focused capabilities.
  • Track record of developing partnerships with government, industry, and academia.
  • Familiarity with DoD-private sector partnership models related to emerging technology and cyber advancements.
  • Ability to interface with senior government and industry leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Support U.S. Cyber Command in advancing cyber capability development and acquisition initiatives.
  • Conduct capability analyses to evaluate technologies and map solutions to cyber requirements.
  • Perform technical assessments of capability documentation to guide investment decisions.
  • Engage with industry and academia to identify emerging cyber technologies.
  • Organize logistics for industry engagement events like workshops and technology exchanges.
  • Prepare executive materials for senior leader meetings and engagements.
  • Develop knowledge management tools to track capability development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Flexible work schedules.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineer (Cyber) to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:
  • As a Systems Engineer (Cyber), you will support the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (ASW Cyber), the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (DPCA), and U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) by providing technical analysis, capability integration, and program management support to advance cyber capability development and acquisition initiatives.

    In this role, you will:
  • Provide technical and analytical support to U.S. Cyber Command's Capabilities Integration and Development System (CCIDS), the Command Acquisition Executive (CAE), and capability development and acquisition processes.
  • Conduct capability analyses by evaluating emerging technologies and mapping solutions to Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) requirements, developing recommendations that support senior leadership decision-making.
  • Perform technical assessments of capability documentation, including Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Capability Needs Statements (CNS), and other requirements and acquisition artifacts to support capability development and investment decisions.
  • Support the development, drafting, staffing, coordination, and approval of industry engagement activities that advance ASW Cyber and USCYBERCOM capability development efforts.
  • Engage directly with industry, academia, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and other non-governmental organizations to identify state-of-the-art and emerging cyber capabilities that support Department of Defense priorities.
  • Plan, orchestrate, and provide logistics support for quarterly Industry Days, technology exchanges, workshops, and other engagement events on behalf of ASW Cyber, DPCA, and USCYBERCOM to foster strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
  • Prepare executive correspondence, meeting requests, read-ahead packages, briefing materials, and meeting readouts in support of senior leader engagements.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance knowledge management tools and tracking mechanisms for the Capability Integration (C&I) team to monitor industry engagements, capability development initiatives, and partnership activities.
  • Monitor industry events, trade shows, conferences, and technology forums, recommending participation opportunities that increase awareness of emerging technologies and strengthen collaboration across government and industry.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate capability development activities, support acquisition planning, and provide technical advice that enables informed decisions regarding future cyber capabilities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of five (5) years - 8 yrs of experience serving as a U.S. Government (USG) civilian or military member.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience engaging stakeholders across government and the private sector to identify, evaluate, and advance emerging technology solutions supporting the warfighter, preferably with a focus on cyber capabilities.
  • Experience supporting or building USG-industry coalitions to foster collaboration, information sharing, technology innovation, and development of mission-focused capabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining partnerships among government organizations, industry partners, academia, and other external stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with existing Department of War (DoW)-private sector partnership models and initiatives that support emerging technology development and cyber capability advancement.
  • Experience supporting cyber capability development, technology assessments, acquisition initiatives, or emerging technology integration efforts.
  • Ability to effectively interface with senior-level government, military, and industry leadership.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical support, strategic advice, and analytical recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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