Cyber Systems Security Engineer

Gromelski and Associates, Inc.
Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Cyber Systems Security Engineer

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.

Cyber Systems Security Engineer Job Description:

As a Cyber Systems Security Engineer, you will take a leadership role in enhancing cybersecurity. You’ll drive the development and integration of modern cyber solutions that protect and empower critical Department of Defense (DoD) assets. We are integrating state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions into mission-critical systems to ensure resilience, integrity, and continued superiority under the sea and across domains. Provide Cyber engineering expertise, while understanding architectural need and finding cyber solutions that can fit that need.

Cyber Systems Security Engineer Basic Qualifications:

· Designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls to protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

· Leverage guidance from Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Requirements Guides (SRG), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) to advance cyber controls in system security architecture.

· Integrating secure configuration tools and processes for Linux and Windows environments.

· Performing security assessments and validating configurations through automated testing and tailored solutions.

· Collaborating across teams on secure system and network design that balances mission goals and cyber protection.

· Leading technical meetings, translating security requirements into actionable engineering tasks, and mentoring team members

· Experience or understanding of basic networking switch/router/firewall/IDS concepts.

· Experience in researching new Cybersecurity capabilities, performing trade studies, and providing expertise to peers and leadership.

· Experience with Linux systems and large system development

· Experience with basic networking switch/router/firewall/IDS concepts

· Experience developing Cyber Security Solutions (in any form) as a team


Cyber Systems Security Engineer Desired skills:

· A desire to create new network and system capability and develop from design

· Cloud experience such as Kubernetes and containers

· Creative thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and a continuous learning mindset

· Knowledge of containers and securing the infrastructure through the cloud
Experience in agile methodologies that highlight Atlassian tools, namely Jira and Confluence

· Experience in model-based system engineering concepts (MBSE)

· Experience in researching new Cybersecurity capabilities, performing trade studies, and providing expertise to peers and leadership.

· Proficiency with Cyber best practice security concepts, models, and methods, (e.g., zero trust architecture and maturity model, advanced authentication methods, STIG coding practices)

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal members and external customers

· Creative thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and a continuous learning mindset

· Linux experience in scripting and/or development, e.g. Python, C, C++, Rust

· Strong communication and leadership skills to engage internal teams and external stakeholders

· Possess (or must obtain within 6 months of hiring) an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (Security+, GSEC, etc.)

Cyber Systems Security Engineer Additional Requirements:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering or IT field with 3 years of relevant experience or master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant cyber experience; Or 7 years of relevant experience.

· Must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen.

· Proactive/self-starter. Task driven with ability to work independently.

· Team player that takes ownership and develops relationships that foster team success.

Job: Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week. Some remote work will be allowed.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefit package.
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Rate: Negotiable

Start Date: Negotiable

Job Location: Manassas, VA. (Relocation Assistance Available)

Gromelski and Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Company Description

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. is a small, woman-owned business. Since 1989, we have provided services for major corporations and large government agencies including the Social Security Administration, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Global Knowledge Network, Digital Equipment Corporation, Nextel Communications, Network Associates, Oracle Corporation, Department of Education, ExecuTrain Corporation, Federal Computer Corporation, and the U.S. Navy. Currently, we develop and deliver technical documentation and multimedia support including interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), multimedia applications, computer-based training (CBT), desktop simulation, technical system support including system engineering, software development and programming, lab management, system testing, integration, installation and maintenance for submarine combat systems.

Company Description

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. is a small, woman-owned business. Since 1989, we have provided services for major corporations and large government agencies including the Social Security Administration, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Global Knowledge Network, Digital Equipment Corporation, Nextel Communications, Network Associates, Oracle Corporation, Department of Education, ExecuTrain Corporation, Federal Computer Corporation, and the U.S. Navy. Currently, we develop and deliver technical documentation and multimedia support including interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), multimedia applications, computer-based training (CBT), desktop simulation, technical system support including system engineering, software development and programming, lab management, system testing, integration, installation and maintenance for submarine combat systems.

Posted 2026-07-30

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