Senior Zero Trust Systems Engineer – DoD Enterprise Security

Markon; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon is seeking a Senior Zero Trust Systems Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by leading systems engineering and cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen the security and resiliency of large-scale Department of Defense systems. You will mentor engineering teams and partner with Government stakeholders to advance mission-critical Zero Trust capabilities.

Responsibilities include leading SE activities, performing vulnerability assessments, IV&V, and ensuring acquisition documents

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience leading SE teams on DoD/IC systems.
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience with IV&V of security requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for Zero Trust initiatives across large-scale DoD systems.
• Perform cybersecurity assessments with an Offensive Cyber Operations mindset to strengthen DCO capabilities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments by analyzing architectures, docs, and interface artifacts.
• Perform IV&V of security requirements and controls.
• Incorporate SE and resiliency into acquisition docs, including PWS and technical requirements.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for resiliency and cybersecurity posture.
• Develop technical recommendations to improve Zero Trust implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Systems Engineers.
• Build relationships with Government customers to improve mission outcomes.
• Lead engineering reviews, risk assessments, architecture discussions, and lifecycle activities for modernization.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly clearance

Systems engineering leadership

Zero Trust design

Cybersecurity assessments

IV&V

Architecture evaluation

Government customer engagement

Proposal evaluation

Mentoring engineers

Lifecycle processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Job description

Markon is seeking a Senior Zero Trust Systems Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by leading systems engineering and cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen the security and resiliency of large-scale Department of Defense systems. You will mentor engineering teams and partner with Government stakeholders to advance mission-critical Zero Trust capabilities.

Responsibilities include leading SE activities, performing vulnerability assessments, IV&V, and ensuring acquisition documents