Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer - Senior - TGE

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer to support the 48 CTS/TGE at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on cyber test planning, vulnerability assessments, and system analysis to identify cyber risks on DoD systems in development.

Responsibilities include guiding cyber test strategies, developing DT&E/OT&E cyber procedures, and drafting DoD guidance updates. Travel up to 30% is expected, with Top Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering with 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity/IT experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required and must be maintained.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and test/evaluation processes.
• Ability to plan and conduct test and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition programs by developing cyber test strategies and plans for cyber test activities.
• Lead MBCRAs and help test teams document cyber survivability test strategies.
• Develop DoD and Air Force guidance on acquisition and cyber testing.
• Create standard, repeatable processes for MBCRAs, Cyber DT&E, CVPA, and AA testing.
• Assist with DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity procedures for DoD systems.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

DoD acquisition knowledge

Test planning

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Software development experience

Education

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer - Senior

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

Clearance: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 30%

We have an exciting opportunity for an SE-4 Cyber Resiliency/Test Engineer for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting 48 CTS/TGE. Our Process and Policy Team is searching for new members that can help us provide cyber test planning support and conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you.

We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses in unique technology areas.

We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities can span program management to cybersecurity testing.

At Astrion, we’re redefining innovation and advancing solutions that matter most to our nation’s Civilian, Defense, and Space sectors. We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a Senior Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer (SE-4) supporting the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL.

This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge cyber test planning, vulnerability assessments, and systems analysis—all within a dynamic, mission-driven team. Help analyze and identify potential cyber risks with DoD systems currently in development, guide cyber test strategies, plans, and test teams, help develop DoD and Service-level cyber test policies and procedures, and develop system requirements for the next generation of national defense systems. If you're passionate about test, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and truly want to make a difference, this is your next career move.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Masters degree in technical discipline (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems) or an engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering), and over 10 years of relevant technical experience in the field of cybersecurity, aircraft/weapons system, and/or IT systems.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required and must be able to maintain a Top-Secret clearance throughout employment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Significant understanding of the DoD acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activities.
• Knowledge in planning and conducting test and evaluation activities.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems.
• Ability to travel 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites.
• Must meet DOD Cyber Workforce Program education, training, or certification requirements IAW DOD 8140 Series manuals and AFMAN 17-1305 at the time of hire and maintain qualifications throughout employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Significant understanding of the DoW Cyber Developmental and Operational Cyber Test and Evaluation Guidebook.
• Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs).
• Experience in planning and conducting cyber test.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), critical infrastructure, and control systems.
• Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DoW or Service level.
• Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoW acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Active SECRET or Top Secret clearance.
• Understanding of network and/or systems security engineering.
• Experience in software development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support acquisition programs in the development of cyber test strategies and plan for the implementation of cyber test activities. Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs) and help test teams develop and document cyber survivability (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cyber Development Test & Evaluation (DT&E), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments. Develop DoW and Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of DoW systems. This includes the following:

• Work with programs to develop cyber test strategies that integrate into their larger acquisition, development, deployment, and functional test strategies.
• Develop and document standard, repeatable process(es) for conducting MBCRAs, Cyber DT&E, CVPAs, and AAs.
• Support the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, munitions, C4ISR, and Information Technology systems.
• Document the system information requirements and work products needed by the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) communities to plan, execute, and report on systems’ cyber test objectives.
• Provide requirements usable by programs to incorporate in statements of work, system technical requirements documents, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, DT&E, and OT&E Entrance and Exit criteria, and other documents.
• Assist with developing and documenting Air Force guidance and informing DoD guidance updates.
• Document recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processes.
• Facilitate and guide program MBCRAs.
• Assist with Cyber DT&E, CVPA, and AA planning, execution, and reporting to achieve the above objectives, provide expertise and lessons learned, and apply process knowledge for systems under test.