Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Pomona, NJ)

Advanced Sciences and Technologies, LLC; Galloway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Advanced Sciences and Technologies, LLC seeks a Security/Systems Engineer with extensive FAA systems and telecom experience in support of Aeronautical Information Systems within the NAS. The role emphasizes RMF/FISMA compliance, vulnerability management, and rigorous documentation.

The candidate will work onsite at FAA facilities 3–4 days a week, coordinate with the FAA Security Lead and Program Managers, and respond to data calls, audits, and POA&Ms throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum: PSS Systems Engineer 3 – Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years experience, or MS plus 10+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Secure systems and support RMF and RMF-related documentation for NAS.
• Respond to KEV data calls and coordinate with DOT/FAA as needed.
• Work onsite 3-4 days per week with FAA Security Lead and PMs.
• Develop and review SSPs, SARs, Authorization Packages, and POA&Ms.
• Support IG reviews, FISMA reporting, and agency oversight activities.
• Communicate risk and remediation priorities to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track POA&Ms through remediation lifecycle and escalate overdue items.
• Review vulnerability scans and coordinate with system owners and DevSecOps.
• Support vulnerability scanning and in-house scanning infrastructure.

Skills

NIST RMF

FedRAMP

FISMA

Vulnerability scanning

SCAP/STIG tooling

POA&M lifecycle

Linux (RHEL)

Audit response

Risk communication

Documentation

Stakeholder briefings

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 15+ years experience

Tools

Nessus

OpenSCAP

SCAP

Job description

Location & Employment Type

William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
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) alongside 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: PSS Systems Engineer 3 – Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years experience, or MS plus 10+ years experience.

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

Desired 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 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].

Offers a first‑class benefits package, competitive salary and bonus incentives.

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