Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

mobius; Washington; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mobius seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team in Washington, DC. The role blends software and hardware expertise to enhance mission-critical systems, operating in a high tempo, hybrid setting with 3 days in-office and 2 days telework.

Responsibilities include security validation, technical documentation, and RMF/T&E support, with Top-Secret clearance required and a pay range of $175,000–$190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience in computer design, software development or computer network security.
• Experience in supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations.
• Active Top-Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Review testing and validation to ensure security compliance.
• Develop technical documentation including schematics and system diagrams.
• Participate in reviews, audits, and milestone meetings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Provide RMF support and cybersecurity T&E coordination.
• Offer engineering recommendations for device, sub-system and platform security.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Systems engineering

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, IT, EE, or Math with CS focus

Tools

RMF

NIST Framework

Job description

Mobius is an award winning, Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company and certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing engineering, analytical, and programmatic expertise to the Federal Government and commercial customers. Our mission is to provide innovative advanced technology solutions to customers facing issues of national and global significance. We strive to be admired for excellent people, fair and honest partnership, innovative problem solving, and exceptional performance.

Come join our team! Mobius is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer. In this role, the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer provides support to the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime organization. This role involves supporting mission‑critical systems and infrastructure and combining software and hardware knowledge to innovate and optimize performance. You will work alongside interdisciplinary teams to support engineering solutions that serve our national security objectives. This position requires an energetic candidate that can coordinate multiple tasks while operating in a high ops' tempo environment. This position is hybrid - 3 days/week in office; 2 days/week telework. The location is Washington, D.C.

Duties of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer may include:

• Review testing and validation to ensure system functionality and compliance with security standards
• Develop technical documentation including schematics, specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
• Participate in engineering reviews, audits, and program milestone meetings.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Assist PARMs in getting ATO for aircraft carriers systems.
• Work with relevant stakeholders concerning Cybersecurity of Aircraft Carrier systems.
• Provide technical support in system engineering design, network architecture and system security development to support platform-based network integration, information technology and communications for cybersecurity in accordance with NIST Framework, JCIDS System Survivability, DoD 8500 series, DoD Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Navy Cybersafe, Navy Information Assurance /Technical Authority Board standards and NAVSEA Enclave policy.
• Support efforts in cybersecurity for the definition of system security requirements, risk assessments, systems analysis, systems design, cybersecurity T&E, assessment and authorization.
• Provide cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the validation of the implementation of cybersecurity requirements for device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform.
• Recommend systems hardening solutions to increase operational survivability and resilience to operational risk to the mission for device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform.
• Provide engineering recommendations and support the integration of T&E into the identification and development of device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform level cybersecurity specification and requirements for implementation into the ship design.
• Support the phasing and fielding of cybersecurity solutions for existing systems and future needs through planned integration of the necessary cyber related architectural features and tools to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the systems, networks platform mission and operation.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience in computer design, software development or computer network security.
• Experience in supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations.
• Experience in Cybersecurity/Cyber Defense engineering and management.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science

Clearance

• Active or current Top-Secret clearance is required.

Pay Range

• $175,000 - $190,000 USD

Mobius Benefits

Mobius offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision plans, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.

Mobius is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any