Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
KMS Solutions, LLC
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Job summary
KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a senior cybersecurity/DoD engineering professional to support Navy Carrier Engineering teams. You will work with interdisciplinary groups to enhance mission-critical systems, blending software and hardware expertise to improve cybersecurity and system resilience.
The role requires active TS clearance, extensive DoD/Navy program experience, and leadership in cyber defense engineering.
Qualifications
- Must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with CS concentration.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer network security.
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations.
- Cybersecurity/Cyber Defense engineering and management experience.
Responsibilities
- Review testing and validation to ensure system functionality and security compliance.
- Develop technical documentation including schematics, specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
- Participate in engineering reviews, audits, and program milestone meetings.
- Assist in obtaining ATO for aircraft carrier systems and addressing cybersecurity.
- Provide RMF support and cybersecurity risk assessments as part of system design.
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Job description
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. KMS is a three‑time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work‑Life Flexibility.
This role is in support of the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime organization; 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Review testing and validation to ensure system functionality and compliance with security standards.
- Developing technical documentation including schematics, specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
- Participating in engineering reviews, audits, and program milestone meetings.
- Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Assisting PARMs in getting ATO for aircraft carriers systems.
- Working with relevant stakeholders concerning Cybersecurity of Aircraft Carrier systems.
- Providing 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.
- Supporting efforts in cybersecurity for the definition of system security requirements, risk assessments, systems analysis, systems design, cybersecurity T&E, assessment and authorization.
- Providing cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) support.
- Serving as a subject matter expert in the validation of the implementation of cybersecurity requirements for device, sub‑system, system, enclave and platform.
- Recommending systems hardening solutions to increase operational survivability and resilience to operational risk to the mission for device, sub‑system, system, enclave and platform.
- Providing 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.
- Supporting 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.
- Possess an active or current Top Secret clearance.
- 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.
- 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.
- 20 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense engineering, and management.
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE).
- Compliant with applicable information assurance certification requirements in accordance with DFARS 252.239-7001 and Navy Cyber Workforce (CWF) Program - CWF Model Cyberspace Enablers:
- Acquisition (801) Program Manager (Basic) or (803) Product Support Manager (Basic).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of customer and company leadership including the ability to brief technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full‑time status.
- Telework may be allowed up to 40%.
- Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.
- Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
- Travel up to 10% may be required.
KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.
KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Aff ...
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
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