Senior Cyber Systems Engineer — T&E & Acquisition Leader

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; 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

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.