Cybersecurity Information Assurance / Security Engineer

American Systems; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity test engineer to join the DTE&A team at the Mark Center in Alexandria. The role focuses on DoW cyber risk, T&E processes, and cybersecurity policy to support development and assessment of warfighting capabilities.

The candidate will work with MDAPs and prototypes, review strategic documents, and serve as the cybersecurity SME across multiple programs while coordinating with DoW and DTE&A leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience using Digital Engineering tools is required.
• TS/SCI clearance is desirable or required for the role.
• Experience with DoW/T&E cybersecurity processes and policy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity SME expertise for DoW systems and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with DTE&A assessment teams and DoW programs on cybersecurity issues.
• Review TEMPs, SEPs, LCSPs, and ADMs focusing on cybersecurity risk.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Digital Engineering tools

T&E processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years experience

Tools

DoD/DoW cybersecurity tools

Job description

Overview

Wanted: A Cybersecurity test engineer with experience in DoW systems cybersecurity issues, certifications, and test and evaluation (T&E) processes. This position is an Action Officer role within a small cyber team. The office for Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessment (DTE&A) is part of the Department of War's Research and Engineering (R&E) organization and develops developmental test policy and best practices and engages with acquisition programs to collaborate on effective test strategies and execution. Located at the Mark Center in Alexandria, the team works with Pentagon stakeholders, service PEOs, and individual programs to facilitate fast, effective delivery of capability to the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise in emerging technical systems and processes within DoW; understand modernization efforts and new commercial capabilities.
• Work with a team of cybersecurity engineers driving effective collaboration with the DTE&A assessment teams and engagement with DoW programs working cybersecurity issues.
• Coordinate with the Engineering directorate within DTE&A to be the face of the cybersecurity team to ensure cybersecurity equities are aligned with DTE&A’s larger digital engineering pivot toward cloud migration, and data automation and sharing.
• Provide cyber T&E expertise in support of interaction with MDAPs, prototypes, and emerging commercial activities.
• Review acquisition documentation including acquisition plans, prototype plans, test plans, systems engineering plans and related documents in order to inform cyber assessment and risk development.
• Compiles data and identifies changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements that impact acquisition and capability delivery.
• Collaborates with engineers within DTE&A and other R&E organizations; works with DoW engineers developing/acquiring capabilities to facilitate best cybersecurity practices and effective acquisition.
• Supports development of DTE&A Assessments to Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs, focusing on cybersecurity risk.
• Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents focusing on cybersecurity risk.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and cybersecurity technological risks for program milestone reviews.
• Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support. Supports Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRA).
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior OSD decision makers.
• Assess and provide recommendations on DT&E policy.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree along with 5 years of experience with Digital Engineering tools critical

5 years of experience with Digital Engineering tools critical

TS/SCISAP experience desired

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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