Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Defense Systems RMF Expert

Kms-Solutions,-LL; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurances

401k / retirement savings plan

Professional development and tuitionRe

Employee referral bonuses

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team at Washington Navy Yard, DC.

The role combines software and hardware expertise to safeguard mission-critical systems and support platform-based network integration and information assurance. Responsibilities include cybersecurity design, RMF support, risk assessments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Possess an active or current Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed disciplines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 stakeholders concerning Cybersecurity of Aircraft Carrier systems.
• Provide technical support in system engineering design, network architecture and system security development for cybersecurity per NIST, JCIDS, DoD standards.
• Support cybersecurity requirements definition, risk assessments, systems analysis and RMF processes.
• Provide RMF support and act as SME validating cybersecurity implementations.
• Recommend system hardening solutions to increase survivability and resilience.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

Cybersecurity engineering

System security development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, IT, Electrical Engineering, or Math with CS concentration

Tools

NIST Framework

DoD 8500 series

Navy Cybersafe

Job description

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team at Washington Navy Yard, DC.

The role combines software and hardware expertise to safeguard mission-critical systems and support platform-based network integration and information assurance. Responsibilities include cybersecurity design, RMF support, risk assessments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.