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Everfox · 3 hours ago

Principal Systems Engineer

USA_VA_Herndon

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$196K/yr - $239K/yr

12+ years exp

Everfox is one of the world’s largest private cybersecurity companies. As a Principal System Engineer at Everfox, you will be joining our product development engineering team focusing on our Cross Domain solutions, responsible for monitoring and communicating activities and developing solutions to complex problems. You will interface with various organizations and provide expert guidance on cross domain solutions.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Network Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain continual, clear and constructive communication between Everfox and multiple Government offices

Formulate and implement strategies and approaches, ensuring that all activities are conflict-sensitive

Build and maintain a network of contacts, including Government officials, employees, contractors, and Defense contractors to facilitate access and collaboration

Facilitate open dialog between multiple organizations to resolve complex issues

Conduct comprehensive analysis of Government regulations, guidance and advisory documentation

Apply deep knowledge of engineering principles, cybersecurity standards, and industry regulations including NIST 800-53, DoDI 8510, DoDI 8540, Raise the Bar, and Common Criteria

Provide high-quality, strategic policy and technical guidance to senior and executive leadership to shape Everfox activities

Serve as a subject matter expert for complex system architectures to guide teams in selecting appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies

Diagnose complex policy and technical issues in ambiguous, time-sensitive environments

Make sound decisions balancing risk, cost, schedule, and mission impact

Clearly communicate technical rationale to engineering teams, leadership, and customers

Draft executive and technical summaries of complex issues for multiple audiences

Draft and deliver training material related to current Government regulations for Everfox employees

Incorporate diverse technical perspectives to strengthen outcomes

Plan, coordinate, monitor and report complex analysis, documentation and design activities across multiple product development teams

Evaluate and report adherence to various policies, procedures and best practices

Develop, execute and monitor continuous improvement plans across multiple independent teams

Define and enforce engineering standards and best practices

Influence technical direction across multiple teams and programs

Serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership and stakeholders

Mentor senior and mid-level engineers

Shape engineering culture, standards, and technical excellence

Represent Everfox in technical forums, customer engagements, and design reviews

Qualification

Systems engineeringCybersecurity standardsAssessmentAuthorizationCross-domain solutionsSecure system architecturesSoftware development lifecycleTechnical leadershipProblem solvingCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

An active (currently in use) – Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)

12+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or software engineering

Deep understanding of Assessment and Authorization processes including NIST 800-37 and DoDI 8540

Proven experience designing complex, secure, and scalable systems

Experience in regulated environments (DoD, IC, federal, or defense industry)

Strong knowledge of secure system architectures and integration

Experience defining software development lifecycles and systems engineering practices

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Note that this position requires in-person meeting attendance in the greater Washington D.C. area, including Annapolis Junction MD and Herndon VA, from one day a month to three days a week