Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting critical programs within the Navy's Integrated Warfare Systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance throughout the system acquisition lifecycle. You will lead efforts to integrate cybersecurity into engineering reviews and manage risks effectively. With a commitment to delivering high-quality results, this position offers unique challenges and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about national security and technology, this role is an exciting chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Unpaid Time Off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in information assurance and system security.
• Ability to work onsite full-time based on client needs.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and systems security engineering objectives.
• Lead efforts through the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance and mitigate security risks.

Skills

Information Assurance

System Security Engineering

Cyber Operations

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

DOD Regulations Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Magic Draw/Cameo

Model-Based Systems Engineering

UML/SySML

Job description

Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer

Job Locations

US-DC

ID

2025-19691

Category

Cyber Security

Security Clearance Requirement

Secret

Type

Regular Full-Time

Level

Senior

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.#FC #MC

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 both systems through the full systems engineering life cycle, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cyber Ready processes to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO). Additional responsibilities will include ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated into 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.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $135 - $195k.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent
• Ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending upon client needs
• Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
• At least 7 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
• Ability to receive high level guidance and execute with little to no oversight; Need to be proactive and execute to get program through cyber requirements and any barriers
• Competence in evaluating cyber compliance with DOD regulations and an understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework / Authority to Operate (ATO) and Cyber Ready processes
• Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
• Ability to work in our required location, up to full time, depending on client needs

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