Lead Cyber Systems Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a lead test engineer with extensive DoW cybersecurity experience to lead a small cyber team within the DTE&A office. The role focuses on test and evaluation, policy development, and collaboration with DoW programs to deliver rapid, effective warfighter capability.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's (Masters preferred) in engineering or cyber, with TS/SCI clearance and SAP experience, and will work from the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, alongside Pentagon

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 15+ years of related work experience preferred.
• MS degree in engineering or cyber-related area is desirable.
• Experience with DoW/DHS-related areas is preferred.
• TS/SCI clearance required; SAP experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise on emerging systems and processes.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers and coordinate with DTE&A assessment teams and DoW programs.
• Provide T&E expertise for interactions with MDAPs, prototypes, and commercial activities.
• Review acquisition documents to inform assessments and risk development.
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings for senior OSD decision makers.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

TS/SCI

DoW/DHS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in engineering/cyber

15+ years of related work experience

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Wanted: A lead test engineer with extensive experience DoW systems cybersecurity issues, certifications, and test and evaluation (T&E) processes. This position combines technical requirements with leadership and management of 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.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers driving effective collaboration with the DTE&A assessment teams and engagement with DoW programs working cybersecurity issues.
• Provide 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 assessments 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and 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

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of related work experience
• Masters degree in engineering/cyber related area desired
• Experience with DoW/DHSor related areas
• TS/SCI
• SAP 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 $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $195,000/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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