Senior DoD Cybersecurity Engineer - Combat Systems Lead

DCS; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to drive cybersecurity requirements development, threat analysis, and system security engineering for combat systems.

You will lead groups to shape cybersecurity strategies, perform design and documentation, and ensure policy compliance across multi-classification environments. Strong DoD experience and current TS clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma with a minimum of 13 years of experience.
• Must possess current TS Clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 5 years program specific security engineering with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems or 13 years general security engineering.
• IAT Level II or Level III certification per DoD 8570.01 or successor.
• Ability to develop cybersecurity requirements, policy standards and guidance for combat systems.
• Familiarity with DoD IA policies for land-based and afloat systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, best practices, guidance and procedures applied to combat systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity related research, analysis and coordination activities for DoD cyber assurance.
• Lead working groups to develop cybersecurity strategies to meet emerging threats.
• Perform cybersecurity system engineering design, analysis and documentation of combat systems.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS Clearance

IAT Level II/III

Security engineering experience

Navy combat systems experience

DoD 8570.01 compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DCS is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to drive cybersecurity requirements development, threat analysis, and system security engineering for combat systems.

You will lead groups to shape cybersecurity strategies, perform design and documentation, and ensure policy compliance across multi-classification environments. Strong DoD experience and current TS clearance are essential.