Responsibilities

• Develop and implement system security plans, policies, and controls in accordance with DoD and NIST standards (e.g., RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support architecture and design reviews from a security perspective.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity is integrated early in the systems engineering process.
• Assist with security test and evaluation (ST&E), including validation, verification, and accreditation efforts (e.g., ATO/ATC).
• Contribute to Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and related security documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or systems security engineering within a DoD environment.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800 series, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Experience supporting system accreditation packages and security documentation.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligability required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+) required.

• Experience supporting classified DoD systems, weapon systems, or multi-domain platforms.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management (SCRM), anti-tamper, and secure architecture design.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, Nessus, STIG Viewer, and Splunk.
• Experience working closely with ISSMs/ISSEs and government security stakeholders.