Senior Cyber Security Engineer for Missile Defense Systems

Apextk; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to support the Missile Defense Agency in developing cybersecurity requirements and strategies. This role requires a Master's degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including test planning and evaluation. The candidate should possess an active top-secret clearance and showcase excellent communication skills. By integrating cyber requirements into designs, the engineer will contribute significantly to the security of missile defense systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related DoD experience.
• Experience in deriving system requirements based on operational need.
• Experience with blue and red team testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support developing cyber DT&E approaches.
• Evaluate cybersecurity DT&E results and identify risks.
• Integrate cyber requirements into system designs.

Skills

Active top-secret clearance

Excellent communication skills

Experience in test planning/execution

Knowledge of Software Assurance

Education

Master’s degree in a STEM field

Job description

A cybersecurity solutions firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to support the Missile Defense Agency in developing cybersecurity requirements and strategies. This role requires a Master's degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant experience, including test planning and evaluation. The candidate should possess an active top-secret clearance and showcase excellent communication skills. By integrating cyber requirements into designs, the engineer will contribute significantly to the security of missile defense systems.