Systems Engineer (SoHo Devices)

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to assess and validate cyber systems. Responsibilities include working with developers on SoHo devices, reviewing system architecture, and developing cyber tool requirements. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and relevant educational qualifications. Join a team committed to protecting the nation through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Ability to develop actionable, testable requirements.
• Experience in analyzing projects to identify technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Work with developers on operational capabilities related to SoHo devices.
• Review system architecture, design documentation, and security processes.
• Support operations governance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Cybersecurity

System assessment

Technical risk analysis

Well documented requirements

Education

BS in relevant field (8-10 years)

MS in relevant field (6-8 years)

PhD in relevant field (3-5 years)

Job description

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will work with developers and serve as a critical member of the team in the review of cyber systems. The candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties including assessment, verification, and validation of information systems.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with developers on operational capabilities related to SoHo devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• The SE will review system architecture, design documentation, and security processes.
• Develop and administer requirements for cyber tools.
• Perform system assessment to support validation of information systems.
• Work with inter‑agency partners to develop technical strategic plans and coordination of cyber strategies.
• Support operations governance.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies across technical domains.
• Develop CONOPS documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 or equivalent experience Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a scientific or technical discipline.
• Ability to develop well documented, actionable, measurable, testable, traceable requirements supporting Sponsor development activities
• Demonstrated successful experience in applying critical thinking in analyzing Sponsor project and programs to identify technical risks that may impact successful delivery of the Sponsor developed capability.
• Demonstrated successful experience in development of Concept of Operations diagrams utilizing industry best practices through coordination with project stakeholders
• Demonstrated successful experience forecasting technologies and products that are related to and would advance the Sponsors mission area.
• Demonstrated successful experience in providing independent assessment of projects relating to technical risk and providing suggestions for potential improvement on technical functionality.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.