Senior Systems Security Engineer

TekSynap•Dahlgren, VA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The TekSynap is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer. The Senior Systems Security Engineer (SSE) serves as Key Personnel under the NSWCDD Corporate IT Services contract. This role provides advanced cybersecurity engineering and technical risk management support across Navy IT systems. The SSE ensures compliance with DoD, Navy, and RMF (Risk Management Framework) requirements and supports the design, implementation, and validation of secure IT systems. This position is responsible for performing cybersecurity architecture reviews, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation to ensure accreditation and sustained cybersecurity posture. We are seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to join our team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience providing IT security engineering support for DoD or Navy systems, including risk management, security testing, and STIG compliance.
Must meet DoD IAT Level III certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, or CISSP).
Strong background in RMF, vulnerability management, and system security architecture. Proficient in use of ACAS, HBSS, and eMASS tools.
Extensive understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, system authorization processes, and Navy cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
US Citizenship
Clearance requirement: Top Secret (T5 investigation)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement cybersecurity engineering and system security plans in accordance with DoD and Navy policies.
Conduct Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) assessments and apply hardening measures to servers, networks, and applications.
Lead system risk assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance validation activities.
Support RMF package development, including creation and maintenance of artifacts such as SSPs, POA&Ms, and Continuous Monitoring strategies.
Coordinate with system administrators, engineers, and ISSMs to ensure configuration baselines and patches align with security requirements.
Perform TEMPEST, network intrusion analysis, and configuration audits as required.
Recommend corrective actions to mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks.
Conduct security impact analyses and participate in engineering change reviews.
Support system security testing and evaluation (ST&E) activities prior to authorization.
Ensure information system security controls are implemented and operating effectively throughout the system lifecycle.