Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 233,000; Full time

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Job summary

Arcfield in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support a National customer in the Cyber Security arena. The role focuses on SE/IA with RMF, FISMA, A&A, and vulnerabilities management to improve information assurance posture.

Daily tasks include collaborating with Risk Management stakeholders, developing project reviews, and delivering high-quality papers for senior officials. The ideal candidate has advanced degrees or extensive experience in risk management, systems

Qualifications

• BS/ MS/ PhD with experience in risk management and IA
• Strong collaboration with Risk Management stakeholders
• Develop technical requirements
• Analyze policies against laws and regulations
• Develop privacy and risk management strategies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Risk Management stakeholders to automate/improve RMF decisions
• Provide senior-level support to government leadership
• Develop project reviews and portfolio roadmaps; report status
• Produce high-quality papers and recommendations for senior officials
• Assist in the development of technical requirements
• Analyze policies against Federal laws and regulations and provide recommendations
• Develop strategies to comply with privacy and risk management requirements

Skills

Systems Engineering

Configuration mgmt

Requirements mgmt

Architecture

Interfaces

RMF

IA processes

Briefing senior personnel

Project roadmaps

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

ECDS

Job description

Program Description:

The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contracts Core Capabilities are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Responsibilities:

Program Description: The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contracts Core Capabilities are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Position Description:

The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with Risk Management stakeholders in the advancement and implementation of process improvements and modernization efforts to automate and/or improve Risk Management decision timelines.
• Provide senior-level support to the senior government leadership in collaboration with other SETAs and stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of project reviews and portfolio roadmaps; inform government leads on status and progress of all projects.
• Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials appropriate to the level of the intended audience.
• Assist in the development of technical requirements.
• Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provide recommendations for closing gaps.
• Develop strategies to comply with privacy and risk management requirements.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• BS with 10-12 years of experience, MS with 8-10 years of experience, PhD with 5-7 years of experience
• Work collaboratively with Risk Management stakeholders in the advancement and implementation of process improvements and modernization efforts to automate and/or improve Risk Management decision timelines
• Provide senior-level support to the senior government leadership in collaboration with other SETAs and stakeholders
• Assist in the development of project reviews and portfolio roadmaps; inform government leads on status and progress of all projects
• Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials appropriate to the level of the intended audience
• Assist in the development of technical requirements
• Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps
• Develop strategies to comply with privacy and risk management requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces)
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Knowledgeability of customer’s tools and infrastructure
• Familiarity with customer’s IA processes
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment
• Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $133,901.35 Max: $232,828.46

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.