Poly clearance is required - IW - 5011

Halogen Engineering Group, Inc•Linthicum Heights, MD

30d•$219,000 - $232,000•Onsite

About The Position

Halogen Engineering Group is seeking a System Engineer with Zero Trust experience to join their team. This role involves performing cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems with an Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) mindset for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) activities. The engineer will conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments using systems engineering principles and knowledge, leveraging available documentation. They will also perform independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities, integrating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents. Additionally, the role includes performing technical evaluations of contractor proposals related to systems resiliency, security, and cybersecurity. As a technical leader, the System Engineer will mentor and guide Senior Systems Engineers, ensuring their optimal utilization and encouraging high technical performance. Building a strong team with expertise in the systems engineering process and its application within the mission space is also a key aspect. The position requires fostering customer relationships to gain insights and documentation for mission accomplishment.

Requirements

15+ years of System Engineering experience (BS Degree in STEM will account for 4 years and MS in STEM will count for an additional 2 years)
Relevant BS degree in STEM field
Current TS/SCI Security Clearance
Polygraph Required (Poly must be less than 6 years old)
6 years as a System Engineer lead with experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations and groups and teams
Zero Trust experience

Nice To Haves

Cybersecurity certification (Sec+, CISSP, CEH, etc)
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160
Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes
Experience with / knowledge of large-scale DOD Systems

Responsibilities

Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.
Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.
Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
As a technical leader, Sr Systems Engineers will report to you directly. You will ensure they are fully utilized, their best skillset is being used, while encouraging them to exceed technical performance expectations.
Participate in building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process and how it can be utilized in different areas within the mission space.
Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our mission.

Benefits

CareFirst Insurance (Medical Plans: Two Platinum PPO Plans with $0 Deductible, one HSA Plan with $1500 deductible. Halogen pays 100% of Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000)
CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
Guardian Insurance (Dental Plan: Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs)
Vision Plan (Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs)
401K Retirement Plan (10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period)
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off (20 Paid Time Off Days)
6 Federal Holidays
5 Floating Holidays
Bonuses (Based on performance and billable hours)