Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Full Time
Washington, DC 20032
Posted
Job description

As a Cybersecurity Systems Enginner, your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

  • Understanding operational needs of systems at varied stages of the SDLC through participation in acquisition meetings (PMR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and concept of operation (CONOP) working groups.
  • Designing and developing security requirements that drive down risk while maintaining operational capability.
  • Working between architecture-level and implementation-level engineering meetings to maintain a system-wide view of security functions and apply risk mitigation strategies at the appropriate level.
  • Guiding and verifying defense contractors’ work against program requirements and goals. This includes participating in technical discussions, trade studies and working groups, and conducting research on industry best practices for potential implementation.
  • Interfacing with program managers to explain security goals and mitigations relative to their priorities of cost and schedule.

Due to a long-standing relationship, this position also includes Security Control Assessor duties on behalf of the Authorizing Official (AO).

  • Select and tailor controls from the NIST SP 800-53 control catalog in view of system needs and constraints.
  • Review system and network artifacts and conduct assessments against selected control baselines, assessing residual risk and providing recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
  • Evaluate software and hardware prior to entry to networks.
  • 6+ years' of related technical experience.
  • Firm understanding of the DoD 8500.1-M, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53
  • Demonstrated ability to assess and articulate risk, including to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated history finding unique mitigations to varied systems’ security challenges.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in at least one area of security (e.g. communications, networks, embedded systems, software, system testing or assessment, etc.).
  • Strong research skills and a desire to learn new (emerging OR existing but unfamiliar) technologies.
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral.
  • Able to travel ~30% of time for program meetings.

Desired:

  • Experience with: Special Access Programs, acquisition programs, software engineering or code review

Certifications:

  • IAM II (e.g. CISSP, CISM)DESIRED: Sub-field specific certifications. For example – cloud (e.g. CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect), offensive security (e.g. OSCP, GPEN), operating systems (Microsoft/Linux administration), etc.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI clearance is desired.

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System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission._*
Additional Information

  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
  • System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
  • System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
  • Equal opportunity legal notices can be viewed on the following PDF’s: EEO is the Law; EEO is the Law Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

Job Type: Full-time

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