Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Security Engineer - 19073

About the role

The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a motivated and qualified Systems Security Engineer or Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigations. You will be responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of Program Initiatives
• Reviews and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; additionally, you will assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle
• Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments
• Self-starters compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors
• Support MDT with other duties as assigned
• Travel: 10%

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Demonstratable experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities
• Demonstratable experience creating risks and developing mitigation plans for those risks
• Demonstratable experience communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings
• Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation

Qualifications

• This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03).
• Required For Both Levels: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree
• Principal Systems Engineer (T-03): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhD
• Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses
• Familiarization with DODI 5200.44
• Experience performing Cybersecurity Risk Assessments