Systems Security Engineer-Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy, Cybersecurity A&A implementation, and continuous monitoring for PIT and PIT CS systems.
• Integrate security requirements into system design, development, upgrades, and operational processes.
• Advise Information System Owners and security leadership on system impact levels, risk posture, and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Audit threats, vulnerabilities, and system changes; recommend, implement, and validate appropriate security controls.
• Review, approve, and oversee the development of A&A documentation, including ITCSCs, AARs, SSPs, SCTMs, CMPs, SARs, RARs, MOPRs, IRPs, and POA&Ms.
• Conduct, verify, and document security assessments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for authorization.
• Prepare and submit full system authorization packages and provide written authorization recommendations to the Authorizing Official (AO).
• Apply secure architecture, engineering, coding, and configuration principles across all phases of system development and operation.
• Evaluate system, network, and software designs for security risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Support teams developing new systems or upgrading legacy systems by providing expert cybersecurity guidance.
• Identify and resolve integration challenges resulting from new capabilities entering existing infrastructures.
• Stay informed on emerging security technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen system resilience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant Cybersecurity or Information Systems experience.
• Must meet Cybersecurity (DoD 8140, Work Codes 631 & 652; Intermediate level) certification requirements.
• Certified Security+ (CSSLP), Certified Cloud+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CCSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), and CompTIA Security+ (Security+) certificates.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years.
• Top-Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.