Systems Engineer, Tech Project Lead

CompQsoft, Inc.•San Diego, CA

About The Position

CompQsoft is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Lead (TPL) to manage and execute cybersecurity compliance projects across critical U.S. Navy and Coast Guard (USCG) network infrastructures. This role requires a unique blend of project management discipline, deep knowledge of network architecture, and expert-level application of DoD security mandates (STIGs, RMF). The TPL will be responsible for leading technical teams to deliver fully compliant network baselines, ensuring systems achieve and maintain a valid Authority to Operate (ATO).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years managing technical projects or leading engineering teams in a DoD or Federal environment.
Must possess an Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Must hold or be able to quickly obtain IAT Level II certification (CASP+, Sec+ or similar).
Proven, hands-on experience managing projects involving network architecture, Cisco/Juniper configuration, DISA STIG implementation, and vulnerability remediation.
Demonstrated experience in project scheduling (MS Project or similar), resource loading, and formal status reporting.

Nice To Haves

Direct prior experience supporting U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard networks.
Experience working within the eMASS system.
Expertise with large-scale patching and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of technical projects focused on network hardening, major system upgrades, and security tool deployments across Navy and USCG enclaves.
Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for project tasks, manage resource allocation, and report project status and risks directly to the Program Manager and Government stakeholders.
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate technical risks and dependencies, focusing on potential impacts to security compliance and mission readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison between the engineering team, Cybersecurity/RMF team, and customer leadership, translating technical requirements and risks into actionable management reports.
Provide daily leadership and direction to a cross-functional team of Network Engineers, System Administrators, and Security Analysts.
Manage the project effort for applying, configuring, and verifying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to network devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.), ensuring all network baselines are compliant.
Oversee the project lifecycle for critical patches and software updates, coordinating deployment schedules with operations teams to minimize downtime while addressing high-priority vulnerabilities.
Direct and prioritize the analysis of vulnerability scans (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) and lead the technical effort to develop and implement remediation plans, ensuring all efforts are correctly documented.
Ensure the timely generation, collection, and quality control of all technical evidence and artifacts required for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) package.
Own the technical management of the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), tracking progress on mitigation actions and working with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to address residual risk.
Review and approve network design documents, ensuring new or modified architectures integrate security-by-design principles and adhere to DoD and Navy standards for secure network segmentation.
Manage the network configuration control board (CCB) process, ensuring all changes to hardware, operating systems, and security settings are formally documented, reviewed, and approved prior to implementation.
Ensure security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, Firewalls, access control systems) are properly configured and integrated into the overall network architecture as mandated by the security controls.