Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - MBSE & DoD Architecture

Dark Wolf; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. You will work with customers and contractors to integrate security into system designs, MBSE models, and DevSecOps pipelines. Strong background in MBSE, architecture frameworks, and secure software development is required.

The role supports hybrid on-site work out of Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Direct, full-time employment only.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT security, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture within a DevSecOps environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security evaluations of system/enterprise architecture and cloud designs.
• Perform risk assessments using automated scanning tools and MBSE artifacts.
• Review software installation requests and assess risks against enterprise baseline.
• Coordinate security actions and report status to senior management.
• Translate compliance requirements into architectural models using DoDAF/UAF/TOGAF.

Skills

MBSE methodologies

Customer engagement

Security architecture

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, CS or Cyber Security

IAT Lvl 2 certification

TS/SCI clearance

ISSE/ISSM experience (DoD/federal)

CSEP or OCSMP certifications

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. You will work with customers and contractors to integrate security into system designs, MBSE models, and DevSecOps pipelines. Strong background in MBSE, architecture frameworks, and secure software development is required.

The role supports hybrid on-site work out of Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Direct, full-time employment only.