Senior Cyber Engineer

Capstone Research; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Cyber Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to support development of defense capabilities through analysis, studies, and architecture. You will work with DoW customers to address multi-domain challenges and improve command and control, fires, and decision superiority.

The role emphasizes analytics, tool development, and collaboration with government teams; require 10+ years in relevant programs and strong data/automation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in cyber testing, cybersecurity analysis, or related DoW programs.
• Proficiency in data analysis, algorithm development, and engineering analysis.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments and scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cyber analysis plans for DoW programs.
• Develop automated analysis tools using MATLAB and Python.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data using SQL and databases.
• Evaluate cyber system performance, vulnerabilities, and mission impacts.
• Support cyber assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings for government stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Algorithm development

Automation scripting

Analytical techniques

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical)

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

SQL

MATLAB

Python

Git

SIEM tools

Job description

Senior Cyber Engineer

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world-class research and development support to the Department of War (DoW) including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Missile Defense Agency, and the Office of the Secretary of War. We pride ourselves on providing high-level engineering in a customer-oriented, ethical approach. Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as part of our top-notch benefits package.

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Cyber Engineer, in our Huntsville, AL office, to support the development of next-generation defense capabilities through mission-focused operational analysis, technical studies, and solution architecture. Working closely with Department of War (DoW) customers, the successful candidate will analyze complex multi-domain operational challenges, develop innovative concepts and requirements, and evaluate mission-level solutions that improve command and control, integrated fires, and decision superiority across joint and coalition operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute cyber analysis and assessment plans, procedures, and analytical methodologies for DoW programs.
• Develop automated analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, and related scripting languages to process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of cyber and system performance data.
• Collect, manage, query, and analyze structured and unstructured data using SQL and modern database technologies.
• Evaluate cyber system performance, vulnerabilities, survivability, resiliency, and mission impacts through quantitative analysis and testing.
• Support cyber assessments, penetration testing activities, vulnerability analysis, and defensive cyber evaluations in laboratory and operational environments.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports that communicate test results, operational effectiveness, and technical findings to government stakeholders.
• Analyze system logs, network traffic, telemetry, and sensor data to identify trends, anomalies, and indicators of cyber threats.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, cyber engineers, and government customers to define developmental assessment objectives and validate system performance.
• Support modeling, simulation, and analytical activities to assess cyber impacts on mission effectiveness.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans, procedures, analysis reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Support continuous improvement of cyber testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, and directly relevant professional experience will be considered.
• 10+ of professional experience supporting cyber testing, cybersecurity analysis, systems analysis, software testing, or related DoW technical programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis, algorithm development, or engineering analysis.
• Programming experience using for automation, scripting, data processing, and analytical tool development.
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL, including data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, quantitative methods, and analytical techniques.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting technical findings using charts, visualizations, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with cyber assessment methodologies, cybersecurity principles, and network architectures.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• TS/SCI security clearance or current SCI eligibility.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or other Department of War cyber programs.
• Experience supporting cyber test ranges, cyber exercises, or operational test events.
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive cyber operations concepts.
• Experience with packet analysis and System Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Experience using cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF, or DoW cyber standards.
• Experience with databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GSEC, or related cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.