Senior Systems Security Engineer

Location: Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA. Salary negotiable (dependent on experience level). Full‑time with benefits. Flexible start date – contingent on contract award.

About the role

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Security Engineer to support a Department of the Navy customer. SDS provides technical solutions for the Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, and other federal customers. The role provides technical leadership for security and systems administration, including design, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security solutions in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and manage security solutions for Navy IT environments.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Perform SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) scans and implement DISA STIGs to harden systems.
• Execute virus and malware scans, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Support accreditation and auditing of systems, maintaining compliance with DoN and Navy security frameworks.
• Troubleshoot security incidents, access‑control issues, and system vulnerabilities to maintain a resilient IT environment.
• Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity best practices to IT and security teams.

Required Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional experience in IT security with the DoD or Navy.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA STIG implementation, and virus/malware scanning.
• Experience with SIEM tools, endpoint security solutions, and intrusion detection systems.
• Qualified experience in accreditation of systems and audits.
• Conducts and leads TEMPEST testing using approved test plans, production test procedures, and the current National TEMPEST Standard.
• IAM III certification (CISM or CISSP) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.