Systems Planning & Analysis · 20 hours ago
Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $195K/yr
7+ years expSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer to support cybersecurity objectives throughout the system acquisition lifecycle for two fast-paced programs within PEO IWS.
AnalyticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to the program’s Assistant Program Managers (APMs) to ensure that Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering objectives are completed throughout the system acquisition lifecycle
Lead efforts to bring both systems through the full systems engineering life cycle and to ensure that cybersecurity is integrated into program’s System Engineering Technical Reviews and design
Coordinate and ensure that cybersecurity requirements have been properly allocated to support systems integration and testing and assessing and mitigating system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle
Advise and assist the ISSO and ISSM with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cyber Ready processes to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO)
Provide educated advice and deliverables to the level of SPA’s highest quality standards—delivered on time, error-free, and suitable for the intended purpose
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Ability to lead all cyber engineering, cyber development, and program management activities, and taskings across both programs
Experience leading, supporting / managing Cybersecurity / System Security Engineering (SSE) working groups; managing and tracking all associated SSE efforts, including cyber compliance, cyber engineering, and program protection
Ability to work from SPA's 20 M St. office in DC at least three days per week and potentially up to full time depending upon client needs
Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
At least 7 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Certification
Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML
Understanding of the DoD's Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Rich Sawchak
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Phillips
Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth
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