Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Jimmy Jazz; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Cybersecurity Systems to support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. You will provide cybersecurity systems engineering across weapon control and surface combat systems throughout the full lifecycle.

The role requires strong expertise in RMF, risk management, configuration management, and security assessment processes, plus hands-on documentation of security controls and test results for mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, science, or technical discipline required.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• 8 years of relevant experience or 6 years with demonstrated expertise.
• 2+ years experience with Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons/systems.
• CISSP or equivalent certification and IAM Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop ECPs, ICDs, IDS, WS, and other design documents for weapons/surface systems.
• Support shipboard system certification and self-certification criteria.
• Perform requirements decomposition and system analysis for weapons/control systems.
• Participate in design reviews, configuration control boards, and working groups.
• Document test results and security analyses; ensure RMF security controls integration.

Skills

Cybersecurity systems engineering

Risk management

Configuration management

Security assessment & authorization

RMF implementation

System hardening

Documentation

Education

B.S. in engineering/science/technical

Tools

CISSP certification

IAM Level II certification

Job description

• Employee Type Regular Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Talent Acquisitions
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Tharros is seeking aSystems Engineer specializing in Cybersecurity Systemsto support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. These engineers provide Cybersecurity systems engineering expertise for weapon control systems and surface combat, control, and situational awareness systems throughout the full system lifecycle.

The position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity systems engineering, system security architecture, risk management, configuration management, technical documentation, security assessment and authorization processes, and the operational environments in which complex mission and information systems are deployed. Projects include cybersecurity engineering support across the system lifecycle, including security requirements development, risk and vulnerability assessment, RMF implementation, system hardening, security controls integration, configuration and change management, and cybersecurity compliance for mission-critical systems and supporting infrastructure.

Requirements

• Develop Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Interface Change Requests (ICDs), and Interface Design Specifications (IDS) for weapons control systems
• Develop Weapon Specifications (WS) and other system design/integration documents for surface combat, control, and situational awareness systems
• Support weapon and combat system certification processes, including self-certification criteria
• Perform system analysis and requirements decomposition for weapons control and combat systems
• Support system integration testing and validation activities
• Participate in technical design reviews, configuration control boards, and working groups
• Maintain requirements traceability from specifications to design documentation
• Support shipboard system integration and fleet deployment events
• Document test results, engineering analyses, and system performance assessments

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, and eight (4) years of relevant experience
• OR ten (6) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines required, including the qualifications below; or US Naval operational experience at the E7 level or higher.
• 2+ years of concurrent experience with Navy surface or submarine shipboard weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to include current Navy programs such as SLBM and Aegis.
• CISSP or equivalent certification, and IAM Level II certification or higher in Networking Technologies.
• Expertise understanding and developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Interface Change Requests (ICD), Interface Design Specifications (IDS), Weapon Specifications (WS) and other system design/system integration documents for weapons control systems and surface combat, control and/or situational awareness systems.
• Demonstrated experience with weapon and combat system certification processes and requirements, specifically self-certification criteria for elements of weapons control systems and surface ship combat control and/or situational awareness systems.

Summary

Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world’s preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward.

In the ever‑evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation’s security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations.

Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything.

Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.