Sustainment Cyber Systems Engineer

Cyber Systems Engineer 5

Description

This position is for a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Sustainment team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

This is not a telework/remote position.

Basic Qualifications

• 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD

• Experience installing and troubleshooting GWS fielded systems for Cyber and operational conditions.

• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end GWS functions between installed systems to maintain system security and operations across system interfaces.

• Primary POC interface internally and externally accountable for the PA IDT system cyber security posture including subcontractor flow down and design solutions

• Subcontractor deliverable owner to responsible for the review, feedback and approval of the subcontractor design solution compliance to their technical specifications (RMF & NIST controls) and alignment into the Prime design solution

• Responsible for TEMPEST requirements comprehension and flow down to subcontractors to include design/data owner

• Responsible for ensuring Authority to Connect (ATC) & Authority to Operate (ATO) data artifacts are provided by the subcontractors:

  • ACAS Scan(s)

  • SCAP/SCC/Eval STIG Scan(s)

  • Completed STIG checklists

  • Hardware list

  • Interconnect Diagrams for assembly

  • Software List (SBOM)

  • Network Config Files

  • Ports, Protocols, Services List

  • SAST Code Scans

  • Product Baseline Design (CDR) Material

  • POA&Ms for allocated controls

  • Patch Plan

  • Letters of Volatility

• Experience using DOORS.

• Experience using Atlassian Tools.

• Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices.

• Security + Certification

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).

• Strategic Planning & Execution.

• Initiative & Process Improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration.

• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship.

• Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks.

• Transitioning into new roles with expanded responsibilities.

• Driving initiatives that align with company goals or mission.