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Astrion · 4 hours ago

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer located at the Program Executive Office of Integrated Warfare Systems Contract in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. The role involves providing engineering support services, designing cybersecurity solutions, and managing the integration of cyber capabilities onto surface warfare combat systems.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide Engineering Support Services (ESS) to NAVSEA PEO IWS Cyber Leads

Worth both off-site in contractor spaces and on-site at the Washington Navy Yard

Design and coordinate the implementation of cybersecurity solutions on surface combat systems

Experience planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures

Serve as liaison between Program Office and internal/external stakeholders

Manage the development and integration of cyber capabilities onto surface warfare combat systems

Conduct independent technical assessments of cybersecurity evaluation results and test reports to inform system upgrade recommendations

Develop briefs on cybersecurity, system development, emergent cyber issues, and schedule risks to convey critical information to Navy Leadership (Civilian, Military, etc.)

Facilitate working groups on cyber activities within the combat system

Provide inputs and present statuses regularly to Navy Leadership, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), etc

Oversee end-to-end funding operations, gather and analyze requirements for upcoming fiscal years, refine tasking to align with strategic objectives, and input data into financial platforms

Qualification

Cybersecurity skillsNIST 800-53 knowledgeTechnical writingLeadership skillsMS OfficeVerbal skillsWritten skillsTeamwork skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedDetail oriented

Required

Active DoD SECRET Clearance

Cybersecurity and computer networking skills are highly desired along with basic competency with MS Office and technical writing

A master's degree in a relevant field and ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or

A high school degree, or a GED, and more than twenty (20) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization

Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01

Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events

Ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to assign work and manage personnel and tasks

Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to Government and Military leadership

Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once

Superb verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas

Leadership skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Technical IT and cyber security background

Excellent written skills since the validator develops and/or updates written system authorization supporting artifacts

Excellent verbal skills since the validator works directly with the program offices and leadership to communicate progress, status, recommendations, and related information

Excellent teamwork skills since the validator works in cooperation with program offices, different ISEAs and other support organizations

Excellent organizational skills since the validator may work several packages at once