Hybrid Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity

About the role

A bit about us: We are a defense technology organization developing mission-critical systems and practical engineering solutions that support national security. The team brings together engineers and technical experts to solve complex problems across systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, logistics, and program execution.

Location: Manassas, VA (Hybrid and 9/80 work week available)

Hosted by: Madeline Lazarus

Responsibilities

• Designing and engineering systems that meet Navy mission requirements, incorporating security considerations alongside functional and performance requirements.
• Analyzing existing systems, engineering documentation, and development processes.
• Developing, managing, and tracing system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Translating customer needs and applicable security controls into clear, verifiable system requirements.
• Developing and reviewing systems engineering documentation, including contributions to accreditation-related deliverables.
• Collaborating with engineering, test, logistics, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Supporting Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities alongside dedicated cybersecurity resources and customer stakeholders.
• Communicating technical findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Requirements

• Must have U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Solid foundation in systems engineering principles and full lifecycle practices (requirements, architecture, integration, verification).
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and tracing system requirements, with familiarity in requirements management tools.
• General awareness of cybersecurity concepts, threat considerations, and risk factors as they apply to system design.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience producing clear, accurate engineering documentation.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across engineering disciplines.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• Exposure to security control frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, DoD JSIG, or the DoD 8500 series (prior hands-on ownership not required).
• Experience supporting or coordinating with teams on Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities.
• Self-starter with strong organization and follow-through.
• Detail-oriented; able to translate complex technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous learning mindset, particularly toward growing cybersecurity engineering expertise.

Pay

$115,000 - $150,000 per year

Schedule

Hybrid - 9/80 work week (every other Friday off)