Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Naval Mission-Critical

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

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.