Senior Security Systems Engineer

Davita Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned Senior Security Systems Engineer to support Department of Defense systems. The role entails authoring cybersecurity documentation, conducting system analysis, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Candidates must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in security engineering, ideally related to Navy combat systems, and hold an active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in security engineering for Navy systems.
• Must have active Secret Clearance.
• IAT Level II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain A&A documentation.
• Conduct system analysis and cybersecurity documentation.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity policy understanding

System analysis

Risk assessment

Compliance management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ANALYGENCE is seeking a skilled Senior Security Systems Engineer professional to support Department of Defense (DoD) systems through the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. This position will support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities include authoring cybersecurity documentation, conducting system analysis, and developing A&A artifacts in alignment with DoD policies and standards (e.g., DoDI 8500.2, DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines).

• Develop and maintain A&A documentation using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio).
• Analyze and document system architecture and operations from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Identify and document system CONOPS and derive Mission Assurance Categorization.
• Lead the research and implementation of logical and physical security solutions to meet DoD compliance requirements.
• Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations to ensure system hardening.
• Identify and lead the resolution of compliance gaps, DoD security policies and requirements.
• Author and update system security requirements and specifications.
• Plan, execute and document security tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Serve as the Information Assurance Officer (IAO) and primary security point of contact for assigned systems.
• Conduct and document risk assessments based on known vulnerabilities and threat actor tactics.
• Analyze and secure physical and virtual connectivity of Naval warfare systems and interfaces.
• Serve as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), managing all cybersecurity aspects of assigned systems.
• Plan, execute, and document results of system security tests.
• Develop and manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plans.
• Lead the creation of System Security Administrator and Operators Manuals (SSAOM).
• Oversee efforts to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) and address issues related to Interim ATOs (IATOs).
• Develop and/or use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with security engineering with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems
• Preferred experience with Security Engineering on Combat Weapon Systems (Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt)
• Minimum IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01 and/or Navy Qualified Validator qualification
• Strong understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies for both Land Based and afloat/tactical systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.
• Minimum of an active Secret Clearance.