Sr. Systems Engineer

Gormat•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Provides technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of components of complex hardware/software systems. Work includes requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation; systems requirements reviews; concepts of operation and interface standards; system architectures; technical and non-technical assessment and management; and end-to-end flow analysis. Implements comprehensive SOA solutions and develops operational, technical standards, and system and services views for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards. The role performs cybersecurity assessments of large-scale Department of Defense systems using an Offensive Cyber Operations mindset to conduct Defensive Cyber Operations activities. It also performs long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments and independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities; incorporates resiliency and security engineering into acquisition documents; and evaluates contractor proposals. As a lead, the engineer helps build a team with systems engineering depth and develops customer relationships to gather information and documentation that support the mission.

Requirements

At least 15 years of systems engineering experience, or the specified education substitution: high school diploma plus 15 years of systems engineering experience; a relevant STEM bachelor's degree plus 11 years; or a relevant STEM master's degree plus 9 years.
At least 6 years serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, with demonstrated success leading, managing, and collaborating across multidisciplinary organizations, teams, and stakeholders.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust architecture, implementation, or engineering initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Cybersecurity certification such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160.
Familiarity with INCOSE-defined life cycle systems engineering processes.
Experience with or knowledge of large-scale DOD systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction for development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software system components.
Elicit, analyze, and allocate requirements; conduct systems requirements reviews; develop concepts of operation, interface standards, and system architectures.
Perform technical and non-technical assessment and management, including end-to-end flow analysis.
Implement comprehensive SOA solutions and architecture views using applicable DoDAF standards.
Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, applying an OCO mindset to DCO activities.
Conduct long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments using systems engineering principles and available architecture, build, design, and systems documentation.
Perform independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities.
Incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents, such as Performance Work Statements.
Evaluate contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cybersecurity considerations.
Help build a strong systems engineering team and meet technical performance expectations within the mission space.
Develop customer relationships to gain insights, information, and documentation that support mission accomplishment.