System Engineer SME

Canvas II, LLC.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a senior systems engineer to support the design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of range systems and information architectures. You will lead cybersecurity and information assurance efforts, including RMF/JSIG compliance, vulnerability analysis, and accreditation documentation for classified systems.

You will also support acquisition planning and program documentation, coordinate with government personnel and contractors, and drive system interface analyses

Qualifications

• Senior expertise in DoD/AF cybersecurity and IM/IT architectures.
• Ability to lead mission-critical engineering or cybersecurity efforts and advise leadership on complex issues.
• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with system integration, configuration management, and lifecycle engineering for high-visibility programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level system engineering across design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of range systems and architectures.
• Lead cybersecurity and information assurance efforts including RMF/JSIG compliance and accreditation documentation for classified systems.
• Support acquisition management through PWSs, RFPs, CDRLs, and program documentation while aligning with Air Force guidance.
• Perform advanced system interface analyses for range systems and net-centric environments; define requirements for frequency scheduling and software modules.
• Lead development of technical documentation, test planning, and program execution tracking with government personnel and contractors.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity

RMF/JSIG compliance

System integration

Lifecycle engineering

Education

No minimum formal education

DoD 8570/8140 certs strongly preferred (CISSP, Security+...)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior level system engineering expertise supporting design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of range systems, instrumentation, interfaces, and information system architectures.


• Lead cybersecurity and information assurance efforts including RMF/JSIG compliance, vulnerability analysis, certification, continuous monitoring, and development of policies, CONOPS, safeguards, and accreditation documentation for classified systems.


• Support acquisition project management through development and review of PWSs, RFPs, CDRLs, technical plans, milestone schedules, source selection materials, and program documentation while ensuring alignment with Air Force acquisition and financial management guidance.


• Perform advanced system interface and interoperability analyses for range systems and net centric environments; define requirements for frequency scheduling, software modules, system enhancements, and integration with command and control and test range networks.


• Lead development of technical documentation, test planning materials, WBS structures, performance reports, and program execution tracking products while coordinating with government personnel, contractors, and engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Recognized industry level expertise in systems engineering, cybersecurity, IM/IT architecture, range systems, or similar technical domains.


• Demonstrated ability to independently lead mission critical engineering or cybersecurity activities and advise leadership on complex technical, procedural, or programmatic issues.


• Expert knowledge of DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, JSIG, software certification, system accreditation, and IM Level II standards.


• Extensive experience with system integration, hardware/software evaluation, configuration management, lifecycle engineering processes, and development of technical documentation for high visibility programs.

Education & Certification

• No minimum formal education required. SME designation is based on exceptional and unique expertise.


• DoD 8570/8140 certifications strongly preferred (CISSP, Security+, IAM/IAT level credentials).


• Ability to meet and maintain required workforce management training for IM and cybersecurity personnel.

Clearance Requirement

• Active Top Secret clearance.


• U.S. citizenship required.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.