Architectural and Engineering Manager Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI in the United States seeks an Architectural and Engineering Manager to lead weapon systems cybersecurity planning, risk assessments, and capability development for the CROWS program. The role blends engineering leadership with policy reviews and rapid‑response support across the acquisition lifecycle.

Candidates should have DoD experience (10+ years), SAP/SCI exposure in the last five years, and a MA/MS/ME degree. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of DoD work experience.
• 3+ years in a SAP and/or SCI environment within the last 5 years.
• Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering degree.
• Experience and degree requirements must be in a field relevant to the functional area.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weapon systems’ design, integration, and operations across their lifecycle, focusing on ensuring optimal system performance and mission success.
• Lead data-driven engineering assessments, performance analytics, and operational effectiveness evaluations supporting senior decision-making.
• Evaluate the cyber posture of new and legacy systems by analyzing cyber risks; develop prioritized mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor supporting weapon systems engineering activities across the lifecycle to include concept development, requirements definition, design, integration, test, fielding, operational support, and sustainment.
• Execute rapid-response engineering support for critical problem resolution and provide technical expertise to cybersecurity incident response teams.
• Assist with implementing cybersecurity resiliency measures and contribute to efforts enhancing survivability and operational effectiveness against emerging threats.
• Develop technical products including engineering assessments, analytic reports, briefings, and decision support documentation for senior government stakeholders.

Skills

Data-driven analysis

Cybersecurity planning

Communications skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Architectural and Engineering Manager and strategic advisor on weapon systems cybersecurity planning, coordination and directing of capability development and procedural policy for Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS). The individual will deliver decisive, data-driven analysis, conduct comprehensive risk assessments and architect robust mitigation solutions tailored to the unique complexities of weapon systems. The individual will also appraise and recommend designs to defend critical networks against malicious and non-malicious exploitation. This role involves a blend of engineering expertise aimed at ensuring the resilience and security of advanced weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

This effort includes providing technical reviews for engineering studies, programs, and policy reviews, as well as performing rapid-response engineering support for problem resolution. While program protection and cybersecurity engineering knowledge is desirable, expertise in weapon systems engineering is the core requirement for this position.

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:

Ensuring new and existing weapons systems and subsystems are developed and fielded to enable US and allied warfighter employment.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:

• Self-motivated with a work ethic that the mission comes first
• Have good communications skills
• Detail oriented
• Passionate about supporting our warfighters

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Analyze weapon systems’ design, integration, and operations across their lifecycle, focusing on ensuring optimal system performance and mission success.
• Lead and execute data-driven engineering assessments, performance analytics, and operational effectiveness evaluations supporting senior decision-making.
• Evaluate the cyber posture of new and legacy systems by analyzing cyber risks; develop prioritized mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor supporting weapon systems engineering activities across the lifecycle to include concept development, requirements definition, design, integration, test, fielding, operational support, and sustainment.
• Execute rapid-response engineering support for critical problem resolution and provide technical expertise to cybersecurity incident response teams.
• Assist with implementing cybersecurity resiliency measures and contribute to efforts enhancing survivability and operational effectiveness against emerging threats.
• Develop technical products including engineering assessments, analytic reports, briefings, and decision support documentation for senior government stakeholders.

Qualifications Required

• Possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) work experience
• Have no less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) years
• Possess a Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering MA/MS/ME degree.
• Experience and degree requirements must be in a field relevant to the functional area
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

Even Better If You Have These Desired Skills

• Experience supporting assessments of cyber posture of legacy and non-legacy weapon systems.
• Experience reviewing existing and future cyber vulnerability assessment to recommend mitigation strategies.
• Experience developing and delivering clear written products and high-impact briefings for senior technical and non-technical government leaders.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to work independently in a dynamic, high-tempo mission environment.
• Experience supporting classified and/or special access programs.

Clearance Requirements

Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance. Duties will require unescorted entry and work within classified SAP and SCI facilities.