Senior Security Systems Engineer

Job Description
ANALYGENCE is seeking a skilled Senior Security Systems Engineer professional to support Department of Defense (DoD) systems through the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. This position will support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities include authoring cybersecurity documentation, conducting system analysis, and developing A&A artifacts in alignment with DoD policies and standards (e.g., DoDI 8500.2, DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain A&A documentation using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio).
• Analyze and document system architecture and operations from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Identify and document system CONOPS and derive Mission Assurance Categorization.
• Lead the research and implementation of logical and physical security solutions to meet DoD compliance requirements.
• Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations to ensure system hardening.
• Identify and lead the resolution of compliance gaps, DoD security policies and requirements.
• Author and update system security requirements and specifications.
• Plan, execute and document security tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Serve as the Information Assurance Officer (IAO) and primary security point of contact for assigned systems.
• Conduct and document risk assessments based on known vulnerabilities and threat actor tactics.
• Analyze and secure physical and virtual connectivity of Naval warfare systems and interfaces.
• Serve as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), managing all cybersecurity aspects of assigned systems.
• Plan, execute, and document results of system security tests.
• Develop and manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plans.
• Lead the creation of System Security Administrator and Operators Manuals (SSAOM).
• Oversee efforts to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) and address issues related to Interim ATOs (IATOs).
• Develop and/or use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with security engineering with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems
• Preferred experience with Security Engineering on Combat Weapon Systems (Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt)
• Minimum IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01 and/or Navy Qualified Validator qualification
• Strong understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies for both Land Based and afloat/tactical systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.
• Minimum Active Secret Clearance.

Summary
Our people-first culture drives mission success.

ANALYGENCE provides leading-edge technology and result-focused solutions that address the infinite variables that affect our clients' goals in the cyberspace, intelligence, and mission support domains.

Born out of diverse backgrounds and forged through government, military and industry experience, our team members are the backbone of our solutions. Our various perspectives advance capabilities and drive successful operations. Through our purpose-driven team culture, the productivity and effectiveness of critical missions are amplified.

Our vision is to continue to build an environment that encourages our people to evolve by applying a foundation of core values to everything we do. We focus on adding value to people so that they can bring value to others, and this culture drives our relentless pursuit of exceptional mission critical results.

ANALYGENCE is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.