Senior Systems Engineer – Onsite Security Testing & Compliance

VTG Defense; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to closing the intercept capability gap for state and local law enforcement. The role is 100% onsite in Fredericksburg, VA, and requires a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

The candidate will perform verification testing, develop ATP addenda, and document results within the FBI records system. Responsibilities include researching ELSUR, executing test plans, analyzing data, and coordinating with CIP and LE agencies.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor of science degree in an applicable field.
• 7+ years of technical experience in security requirements and system design.
• CISSP certification and CEH training.
• Experience troubleshooting networks using Wireshark or similar tools.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls; VPN, TCP/IP, IPv6, VoIP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in the general Solution Verification Testing process.
• Research ELSUR and prepare an ATP addendum for testing a platform.
• Execute test plan addendum on-site or remote for Standards and OT testing.
• Collect and analyze test data; quantify issues with ELSUR solutions.
• Verify ELSUR solutions meet CALEA, standards, and Feature Specs.
• Recommend corrective action to manufacturers based on results.
• Support CIP negotiations with vendors for issue closure.
• Develop test plans; archive data and document test results.
• Generate test results reports within two weeks of assessment.
• Collaborate with OTD, NDCAC and LE agencies to share information.
• Brief CIP personnel on test results and discuss issues.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

CISSP Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Wireshark experience

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Tools

VPN software

Firewalls

Routers & switches

Packet analyzers (e.g., Wireshark)

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to closing the intercept capability gap for state and local law enforcement. The role is 100% onsite in Fredericksburg, VA, and requires a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

The candidate will perform verification testing, develop ATP addenda, and document results within the FBI records system. Responsibilities include researching ELSUR, executing test plans, analyzing data, and coordinating with CIP and LE agencies.