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Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
No Traveling
IT - Security
Dahlgren, VA (Off-Site/Hybrid)
Security Engineer
Clearance Requirement: Secret Clearance (Top Secret clearance preferred)
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
We are seeking experienced Security Engineers to support Navy afloat and tactical combat systems. This role requires a deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, system security engineering, and hands-on experience with Navy combat systems such as Aegis, SSDS, and Zumwalt. Candidates will contribute to the development, assessment, and implementation of cybersecurity strategies and solutions across complex defense systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
2+ years of program-specific security engineering experience with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems, or
5+ years of general security engineering experience
Combat Weapons Systems:
At least six Security Engineers across the team must have 2+ years of experience with Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or other Navy afloat tactical combat systems
Certifications:
IAT Level II or III certification per DoD 8570.01 (or successor) when performing as ISSO, ISSE, or NQV
Privileged User Requirements:
Final adjudicated SSBI with IT Level-1 designation in JPAS must be achieved and maintained
Security Clearance:
At least one Security Engineer must hold an active Top Secret clearance
Required Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of:
Computer security principles
Military system specifications
DoD cybersecurity policies for both land-based and afloat systems
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
Core Responsibilities
Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) artifacts
Document systems from a cybersecurity perspective using MS Word, Excel, Visio, and other tools
Derive and document system CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization (DoDI 8500.2)
Recommend and implement logical/physical security solutions for certification and accreditation
Apply DISA STIGs and NSA security guidance
Identify and resolve discrepancies between system specs, security requirements, and DoD policies
Author and revise system requirements to align with DoD security mandates
Conduct Red Team/Blue Team vulnerability testing using ACAS and other tools
Plan, execute, and document risk assessments based on known vulnerabilities and threat vectors
Analyze connectivity and interface security between Navy warfare systems and external equipment
Serve as ISSO and lead security efforts for assigned systems
Define and manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plans
Execute and document security test results
Support development of cybersecurity requirements, standards, and procedures for combat systems
Conduct research and coordination in support of DoD cyber assurance and policy initiatives
Participate in working groups to develop strategies against emerging cyber threats
Assist in cybersecurity system engineering, risk analysis, and mitigation planning
Develop and utilize MBSE models for cybersecurity analysis
Clearance Requirement: Secret Clearance (Top Secret clearance preferred)
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
We are seeking experienced Security Engineers to support Navy afloat and tactical combat systems. This role requires a deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, system security engineering, and hands-on experience with Navy combat systems such as Aegis, SSDS, and Zumwalt. Candidates will contribute to the development, assessment, and implementation of cybersecurity strategies and solutions across complex defense systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
2+ years of program-specific security engineering experience with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems, or
5+ years of general security engineering experience
Combat Weapons Systems:
At least six Security Engineers across the team must have 2+ years of experience with Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or other Navy afloat tactical combat systems
Certifications:
IAT Level II or III certification per DoD 8570.01 (or successor) when performing as ISSO, ISSE, or NQV
Privileged User Requirements:
Final adjudicated SSBI with IT Level-1 designation in JPAS must be achieved and maintained
Security Clearance:
At least one Security Engineer must hold an active Top Secret clearance
Required Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of:
Computer security principles
Military system specifications
DoD cybersecurity policies for both land-based and afloat systems
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
Core Responsibilities
Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) artifacts
Document systems from a cybersecurity perspective using MS Word, Excel, Visio, and other tools
Derive and document system CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization (DoDI 8500.2)
Recommend and implement logical/physical security solutions for certification and accreditation
Apply DISA STIGs and NSA security guidance
Identify and resolve discrepancies between system specs, security requirements, and DoD policies
Author and revise system requirements to align with DoD security mandates
Conduct Red Team/Blue Team vulnerability testing using ACAS and other tools
Plan, execute, and document risk assessments based on known vulnerabilities and threat vectors
Analyze connectivity and interface security between Navy warfare systems and external equipment
Serve as ISSO and lead security efforts for assigned systems
Define and manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plans
Execute and document security test results
Support development of cybersecurity requirements, standards, and procedures for combat systems
Conduct research and coordination in support of DoD cyber assurance and policy initiatives
Participate in working groups to develop strategies against emerging cyber threats
Assist in cybersecurity system engineering, risk analysis, and mitigation planning
Develop and utilize MBSE models for cybersecurity analysis
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