Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

ENGINEERING SERVICES NETWORK•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ESN is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime organization. The role supports mission-critical systems and infrastructure, combining software and hardware knowledge to help develop and optimize engineering solutions for national security objectives. The position is hybrid at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., with three days per week in the office and two days per week teleworking. The engineer will provide cybersecurity and systems-engineering support for aircraft carrier systems, networks, and platforms. Work includes supporting authorization to operate (ATO), risk management, security requirements and assessments, testing and evaluation, system design and integration, and the validation and implementation of cybersecurity requirements. The role also contributes to the planned integration and fielding of cybersecurity solutions for existing systems and future needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science.
At least 15 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer network security.
Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations.
Experience in cybersecurity/cyber defense engineering and management.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess an active or current Top-Secret clearance.
Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the time.
Must occasionally move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and similar items.
Must frequently communicate with coworkers, management, and customers, including potentially delivering presentations, and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

20 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber defense engineering, and management.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE).
Compliance with applicable information assurance certification requirements under DFARS 252.239-7001 and the Navy Cyber Workforce Program, CWF Model Cyberspace Enablers: Acquisition (801) Program Manager (Basic) or (803) Product Support Manager (Basic).

Responsibilities

Review testing and validation to ensure system functionality and compliance with security standards.
Develop technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and system architecture diagrams.
Participate in engineering reviews, audits, and program milestone meetings.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Assist PARMs in obtaining ATO for aircraft carrier systems.
Work with relevant stakeholders on cybersecurity for aircraft carrier systems.
Provide technical support in systems engineering design, network architecture, and system security development for platform-based network integration, information technology, and communications cybersecurity.
Support cybersecurity efforts involving system security requirements, risk assessments, systems analysis and design, cybersecurity testing and evaluation, and assessment and authorization.
Provide Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) support.
Serve as a subject matter expert validating implementation of cybersecurity requirements at the device, subsystem, system, enclave, and platform levels.
Recommend system-hardening solutions to improve operational survivability and resilience to mission risk.
Provide engineering recommendations and support integration of testing and evaluation into cybersecurity specifications and requirements for ship design.
Support the phasing and fielding of cybersecurity solutions for existing systems and future needs through planned integration of cyber-related architectural features and tools that protect system, network, platform, mission, and operational confidentiality, integrity, and availability.