Systems Security Engineer

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? No - 100% On-Site

As the Systems Security Engineer, you will utilize your expertise to provide specialized systems engineering support to the government customer in PMA-271 based at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The mission of the Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271) is to deliver and support survivable, reliable and endurable airborne command, control and communications for the president, secretary of defense and U.S. Strategic Command. You will use your knowledge and experience to provide technical support for secure software development and integration tasks to the PMA-271 platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and recommending resolution of systems security/cybersecurity problems based on knowledge of the major Cybersecurity products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and knowledge of the IA disciplines.
• Performing risk analyses including risk assessment of the software and hardware in the E-6B architecture.
• Providing technical support for secure software development and integration tasks, including reviewing work products for accuracy and adhering to the design concept and to user standards.
• Developing program protection plan identifying critical program information, critical components, and controlled technical Information requiring specific protections.
• Providing ongoing security analysis and assessing systems, applications, and networks within PMA-271 to proactively identify and protect critical resources and advise management regarding threat assessment and countermeasures.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer and the Lead Systems Security Engineer to maintain the proper security processes and reporting requirements.
• This position may require travel 25% or more, annually.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematics, business, or information systems management field is required.
• At least 5 years of business, management, development, and integration experience with aircraft, weapons and/or operations, with at least 3 years of experience in the Naval Aviation systems engineering field.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience preparing project budgets and SOWs.
• Skilled in the development of systems engineering documentation e.g., Anti-Tamper Plans, Test Plans, PMPs, SEMP/SAMPs, ICD, CDD, and CPD in accordance with the latest DoD 5000 series instructions.
• Able to provide technical documentation evaluations such as prime contractor deliverables, system specifications, functional requirements documents, mission planning documents.
• Must have design experience relative to aircraft in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware/Software Integration, or System Integration.
• Demonstrated capability in planning, management, budgeting, coordinating technical requirements, and contract requirements
• Knowledge of developing DoD acquisition and technical documentation in support of anti-tamper efforts and the ability to perform technical analysis of anti-tamper capabilities.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $145,000 - $170,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

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