Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Pomona, NJ)

Advanced Sciences and Technologies, LLC; Galloway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Sciences and Technologies (AS&T) is seeking a Security/Systems Engineer to support FAA NAS systems and telecom infrastructure from the William J. Hughes Technical Center in New Jersey. The role is hybrid, onsite most of the time with 3-4 days per week at the FAA facility.

You will handle RMF/FISMA compliance artifacts, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, and stakeholder communications to prioritize remediation efforts across technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience, or MS and 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with FAA systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to respond to DOT/FAA Data Calls to resolve KEV.
• Onsite work at FAA facility 3-4 days per week.
• Support RMF, SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and Authorization Packages.
• Respond to data calls, audit inquiries, and IG/FISMA reviews.
• Communicate security risks and remediation priorities to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create and maintain POA&M items through remediation lifecycle.
• Review vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with owners and DevSecOps.
• Support vulnerability scanning and in-house scanning infrastructure (Nessus, OpenSCAP).

Responsibilities

• Security/Systems Engineer with FAA systems and NAS telecom infrastructure experience.
• Respond to KEV data calls and support DOT/FAA inquiries as needed.
• Work onsite at FAA's William J. Hughes Technical Center 3-4 days/week.
• Develop, review and maintain SSPs, SARs, Authorization Packages and POA&Ms.
• Coordinate with IT teams to address audit findings and compliance reviews.
• Communicate risks and remediation priorities to stakeholders clearly.
• Maintain POA&M items through remediation lifecycle and escalate overdue items.
• Review vulnerability scan outputs and coordinate remediation efforts.

Skills

NIST RMF

FedRAMP / FISMA

Vulnerability scanning

SCAP / STIG

POA&M lifecycle

RHEL Linux

Data calls handling

Risk communication

Documentation

Stakeholder briefings

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Location: William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
Employment Type: Hybrid (must be able to work onsite most of the time at the FAA Atlantic City, NJ)

Responsibilities

• Security/Systems Engineer 10-15 years of experience with FAA systems and telecommunications infrastructure in support of Aeronautical Information Systems in the FAA National Airspace System (NAS).
• Respond to Department of Transportation and FAA Data Calls as necessary to resolve Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV).
• Work onsite at FAA's William J. Hughes Technical Center (3-4 days/week) along-side FAA's Security Lead and Program Managers.
• Support efforts related to NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop, review and maintain ATO documentation packages including: System Security Plans (SSPs); Security Assessment Reports (SARs); Authorization Packages, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Respond to data calls, audit inquiries, and compliance reviews in support of IG assessments, FISMA reporting, and agency-level oversight activities.
• Participate in Stakeholder Coordination & Meetings to communicate security risks, control gaps, and remediation priorities in clear, actionable terms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items through full remediation lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, milestone currency, and timely escalation of overdue items.
• Review vulnerability scan outputs and coordinate remediation efforts with system owners and DevSecOps/engineering teams.
• Support Vulnerability Scanning & In-House Scanning Infrastructure (e.g. Nessus, OpenSCAP)

Qualifications - Minimum Required

PSS Systems Engineer 3 - Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years experience, or MS plus 10+ years experience

Previous Experience Required

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NIST RMF / FedRAMP / FISMA FAA & DOT policies
• Vulnerability scanning platforms
• SCAP / STIG compliance tooling
• POA&M lifecycle management
• Monitor and manage Linux systems (RHEL) and infrastructure
• Data call & audit response
• Risk communication & prioritization
• Documentation & technical writing
• Stakeholder communication & briefings

Qualities

• Self starter, willing to learn
• Organized and strong communication skills
• Teamwork and Cross-functional project coordination

AS&T is an EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

AS&T is an EOE - M/F/D/V AS&T Offers a first class benefits package, competitive salary and bonus incentives.

AS&T is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. AS&T will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. If you are interested in applying for employment and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] .

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