Systems Engineer - GTRI - CIPHER - Open Rank

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Utah is seeking a Systems Engineer/Research Program Analyst to oversee multi-disciplinary teams in the CIPHER Lab. You will design, document, and manage system architecture and requirements to support cyber-resilient C4ISR solutions.

The role entails coordinating with stakeholders, documenting technical specs, and guiding implementation from design through deployment while maintaining system performance and security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex systems projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical documents and designs.
• Familiarity with DoD accreditation processes and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates work of technical teams on systems projects.
• Develops technical requirements and system architecture to meet needs.
• Leads design team in creating system architectures and interfaces.
• Monitors performance, troubleshoots, and implements improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

DoD clearance (ability to obtain)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• 1. Students are our top priority.
• 2. We strive for excellence.
• 3. We thrive on diversity.
• 4. We celebrate collaboration.
• 5. We champion innovation.
• 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• 8. We act ethically.
• 9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Project/Unit Description

A full-time, permanent position is available as a Research Program Analyst within the Command and Control Mission Assurance Division (C2MA) in the CIPHER Lab at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). C2MA develops cyber-resilient C4ISR systems for tactical and operational environments. The Division designs, tests, and fields new technologies and architectures, including secure network enclaves, virtualization, multi-level security, and adaptive quality of service management. C2MA has around 100 employees providing analysis, research and development supporting mission-critical command and control systems and associated testing and development efforts. The team is distributed across multiple sites in the Atlanta area, with field offices in San Diego, Phoenix, Orlando, and Utah.

Job Purpose

The Systems Engineer oversees and coordinates the work of technical teams on systems projects, ensuring the successful design, implementation, operation, and technical management of those projects. Taking a holistic approach to systems engineering, the Systems Engineer ensures that all aspects of a system project are considered and addressed. The Systems Engineer works closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and then develops and documents technical requirements that meet those needs. The Systems Engineer leads the design team in developing a system architecture that meets all of the requirements. After the system is designed, the Systems Engineer oversees the implementation of the system, working with the implementation team to ensure that it meets all of the requirements. Once the system is deployed, the Systems Engineer manages the technical aspects of the system, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting problems, and making improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct top-down functional analysis and translate requirements into detailed performance design criteria
• Design and build templates to assist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in providing critical system information
• Conduct product or system design synthesis translating requirements into physical architectures for systems of low complexity to include defining and refining internal and external interfaces
• Contribute to and develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with project management or financial management concepts.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with government accreditation processes and teams.
• Experience with accrediting DoD Information systems.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and AFI17-101.
• Experience selecting, documenting, and integrating a NCDSMO authorized Cross Domain Solution into an accreditation baseline.
• Experience acting as an ISSO or ISSM..
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with research faculty across time zones.

Travel Requirements

<10% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Software Engineer
• 0 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Software Engineer

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.