Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; District of Columbia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Cyber Systems Analyst/Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support critical programs focused on cybersecurity and systems security engineering for the Navy. Your expertise will ensure that cybersecurity objectives are met throughout the system acquisition lifecycle, providing vital support to program managers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions in national security. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information assurance and system security engineering.
• DoD Approved 8140 / DoD 8570 Level III certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and systems security engineering objectives.
• Lead efforts for Cyber Ready and RMF processes to achieve ATO.

Skills

Information Assurance

System Security Engineering

Operational Support

Cyber Operations

System Administration

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Magic Draw/Cameo

Model-Based Systems Engineering

UML/SySML

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Integrated Warfare Systems Group comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy’s Team Submarine Office.

SPA’s IWS Group office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer to support the Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optic Infrared (SPEIR) and Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED) programs within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors.

You will provide direct support to the PEO IWS 2.0 SPEIR & LEED program's Assistant Program Managers (APMs) to ensure that Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering objectives are completed throughout the system acquisition lifecycle. You will be responsible for all aspects of the program’s cybersecurity. You will lead efforts to bring platform information technology systems through the full life cycle of the Cyber Ready and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO). Additional responsibilities will include ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated into the program’s System Engineering Technical Reviews and that all applicable cybersecurity requirements are adequately addressed, coordinating and ensuring that cybersecurity requirements have been properly allocated to support systems integration and testing, and assessing and mitigating system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. We expect you to provide educated advice and deliverables to the level of SPA’s highest quality standards—delivered on time, error-free, and suitable for the intended purpose.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD cyber regulations and DoD Risk Management Framework
• DoD Approved 8140 / DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in STEM or equivalent.
• Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
• Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML