Systems Engineer 4 - (Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Zero Trust)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 219,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

11 federal holidays

401k fully vested

Employer health coverage

Dependent health coverage 50%

Educational assistance

Training reimbursement

Company contribution 10%

Job summary

Akina, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a senior Systems Engineering Leader to perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems using an Offensive/Cyber Ops mindset to strengthen Defensive/Cyber Ops.

You will guide Sr. Systems Engineers, evaluate security requirements, and shape acquisition documents, while building customer relationships and contributing to a resilient, secure program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of system engineering experience.
• 6 years as a system engineer lead with leadership and collaboration experience.
• Relevant BS degree in a STEM field.
• Zero Trust experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems.
• Lead Sr. Systems Engineers and build a strong team.
• Incorporate resiliency and security into acquisition documents.
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessments

OCO/DCO concepts

Vulnerability assessments

Systems architecture docs

Independent verification

Acquisition documentation

Technical evaluation

Team leadership

Customer relationship

Education

BS degree in STEM

MS degree in STEM

Job description

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 10-5011-SE4
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.

Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principles and knowledge, utilizing available information including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.

Perform independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities and incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).

Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.

As a technical leader, manage Sr. Systems Engineers directly, ensure they are fully utilized, and help build a strong systems engineering team.

Leverage interpersonal skills to foster customer relationships and gather insights, information, and documentation to support the mission.

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems.
• Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments.
• Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities.
• Incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
• Ensure Sr Systems Engineers are fully utilized and using their best skillset.
• Encourage technical performance expectations.
• Participate in building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process.
• Leverage interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with customers.

Position Required Skills:

• Cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems.
• OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) and DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) concepts.
• Long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments.
• Use of architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.
• Independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities.
• Incorporation of systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.
• Technical evaluation of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
• Leadership of systems engineering teams.
• Customer relationship development and information gathering.

Position Desired Skills:

• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Sec+, CISSP, CEH).
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160.
• Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes.
• Experience with or knowledge of large-scale DOD systems.

SE4 Qualifications:

Minimum 15 years of system engineering experience (BS degree in STEM counts as 4 years; MS in STEM counts as an additional 2 years).

6 years as a system engineer lead with experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations, groups, and teams.

Relevant BS degree in a STEM field.

Zero Trust experience.

Salary Range: $219k-$267k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.

• 24 days PTO accrued annually
• 11 federal holidays
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date
• company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary
• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees
• Akina covers 50% toward dependents
• educational assistance towards college classes
• covers costs associated with job related training and certifications

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.