CYBER SYSTEMS ENGINEER /Active Secret Clearance

Update from Manager: "I need a Cyber Systems Engineer who can effectively operate across three areas: cyber, systems engineering, and MBSE. Of those three, the most critical requirement is hands-on MBSE experience and not just “reviewed diagrams".

Candidate must have clearance. *Active Secret Clearance required*

Must provide the following with submission:

1. Last 4 of social
2. Email
3. Full Birthday 

Location: San Antonio, TX (Must be on site)

LOA: 1 year

Skills: See below

Basic Qualifications for Cyber Systems Engineer 3

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years, Master’s degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts.

Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as Cameo

Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership

Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycle

Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation.

Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.

Possession of an active Secret clearance.

Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Able to obtain within six months of hire an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140

Preferred Qualifications for Cyber Systems Engineer 3: 

Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership

IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140

Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceSoftware Assurance experience.

Expertise with Requirement Management tools such as IBM DOORs.

Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications

Expertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design

Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment

Experience authoring and maintaining critical program authorization documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans.

Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements

Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skills

Proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectives

Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model

Proven success by analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplines

Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.