Lead Cyber Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader in the Virginia area to guide a team of engineers tasked with protecting DoW programs and leading assessments across development and acquisition activities.

The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, test & evaluation, and systems engineering, with Top Secret/SCI clearance and DoW/DHS exposure. You will drive collaboration with assessment teams and senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 15+ years related work experience.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required; SAP experience desired.
• Experience with Department of War or Department of Homeland Security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise on emerging technical systems and processes within the Department of War.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers and drive collaboration with DTE&A assessment teams and Department of War programs.
• Provide test and evaluation expertise for MDAPs, prototypes, and emerging commercial activities.
• Review acquisition plans, prototype plans, test plans, systems engineering plans, and related documentation.
• Compile data and identify changes affecting testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, and testing requirements.
• Collaborate with DTE&A, R&E, and Department of War engineers to facilitate cybersecurity practices and effective acquisition.
• Support DTE&A assessments for Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs.
• Review and assess TEMPs, developmental test plans, SEPs, LCSPs, ADMs, acquisition baselines and strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program milestone reviews.
• Provide WIPT test and evaluation and systems engineering support.
• Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings for senior OSD decision makers
• Assess and provide recommendations on developmental test and evaluation policy

Skills

Cybersecurity subject matter expertise

Test and evaluation expertise

Team leadership

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Department of War experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in engineering or cyber-related area

Tools

DTE&A assessment tools

Milestone decision documents

Job description

• Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise on emerging technical systems and processes within the Department of War
• Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers and drive collaboration with DTE&A assessment teams and Department of War programs
• Provide test and evaluation expertise for MDAPs, prototypes, and emerging commercial activities
• Review acquisition plans, prototype plans, test plans, systems engineering plans, and related documentation
• Compile data and identify changes affecting testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, and testing requirements
• Collaborate with DTE&A, R&E, and Department of War engineers to facilitate cybersecurity practices and effective acquisition
• Support DTE&A assessments for Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs
• Review and assess TEMPs, developmental test plans, SEPs, LCSPs, ADMs, acquisition baselines and strategies, and other milestone decision documents
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program milestone reviews
• Provide WIPT test and evaluation and systems engineering support
• Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings for senior OSD decision makers
• Assess and provide recommendations on developmental test and evaluation policy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years of related work experience
• Master's degree in an engineering or cyber-related area desired
• Experience with Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, or related areas
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required
• SAP experience desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity practices, test and evaluation processes, and systems engineering within the Department of War. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with various stakeholders, and provide strategic recommendations for acquisition and risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expertise
• Test And Evaluation Expertise
• Team Leadership
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Department Of War Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Test And Evaluation
• Systems Engineering
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Acquisition Planning

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Department Of War
• Department Of Homeland Security
• SAP Experience
• Engineering Degree
• Cyber-Related Degree

Tools & Technologies

• DTE&A Assessment Tools
• Milestone Decision Documents