Tactical Systems Security Engineer – DoD Real-Time

Cybersecurity Jobs; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support secure product integration into forward-deployed DoD tactical systems.

In this hybrid role in Huntsville, AL, you will translate DoD security requirements into implementable technical solutions while working with real platforms in test labs and operational environments, including support for authorization activities through security artifacts.

Qualifications

• Experience with tactical and embedded DoD systems and security integration.
• Ability to map security requirements across multiple DoD frameworks including RMF, Anti-Tamper, Cyber Survivability and Zero Trust.
• Experience integrating commercial security products into government platforms or weapon systems.
• Knowledge of hardware security constraints in tactical environments.
• Security artifact development experience beyond checkbox compliance.
• Active Secret or TS clearance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate products into security architectures for tactical and mission systems.
• Design security solutions that operate within SWaP limits and real-time requirements.
• Create and deliver security artifacts such as Attack Trees, Key Management Plans, and System Security Plans.
• Map and translate security requirements across DoD frameworks (800-53, Anti-Tamper, Cyber Survivability, Zero Trust).
• Coordinate with platform security personnel and accreditation authorities to support authorization processes.

Tools

TPM

Secure Boot

Linux

Windows

RTOS

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support secure product integration into forward-deployed DoD tactical systems.

In this hybrid role in Huntsville, AL, you will translate DoD security requirements into implementable technical solutions while working with real platforms in test labs and operational environments, including support for authorization activities through security artifacts.