Cyber Systems Engineer

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Cyber Systems Engineer

Full Time

Chantilly VA 20151 USA

Posted 02/11/2026

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Recognized expert within the company, who designs, researches and develops highly advanced applications, which may result in new product/business opportunities for the company. Leads efforts to capture new business through technical work and capability briefings. Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12-15 yrs of experience or a Master's with 10-13 yrs of experience.

Monitor, analyze, and detect Cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assist with integrated, dynamic Cyberdefense, coordinate and maintain security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs, establish a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. Ensure that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• BS 12-15, MS 10-13, PhD 10+
• Able to support customer’s core hours (0900-1500; Mon – Fri)
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
• Experience with cyber operations
• Experience supporting project management and acquisitions
• Experience with customer’s Cybersecurity Processes and tools/capabilities to include Splunk
• Experience in requirements analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Hands-on working knowledge of Excel and other database applications
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to support Group Level GPOCs

Desired Qualifications:

• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification (i.e. CISSP or CASP)
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment
• Familiarity with the RMF process
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain
• Working knowledge of Microsoft tools; Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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Location Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States

Categories Software & Systems Development

Sec Clearances Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

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Job Code 2026-7598

Cyber Systems Engineer