Sr Systems Engineer

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $146,800.00/Yr. - USD $244,650.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Description

The Sr. Systems Engineer will be the technical lead responsible for the cybersecurity and operational health of a critical Department of Defense communications program.

• Reporting to the program's technical manager, while developing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls across the organization's information systems, networks, and supporting infrastructure
• Working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and contractors, assessing system vulnerabilities, devising risk‑mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD cyber‑policy frameworks (RMF, NIST 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, etc.), and providing rapid response to security incidents and malware events
• Serving as the primary technical liaison with government program officials and vendors, delivering clear status reports and safeguarding mission‑critical data and platforms

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, business, or computer‑science/IT from an ABET‑accredited or CAE‑designated institution or an Associate degree with four years of relevant experience or six years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Top Secret (or higher) clearance at the time of hire
• At least one DoD‑approved baseline certification, such as CISM, ISSO, FITSP‑M, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, CISSP‑ISSMP, CISSP, CISA, CCSP, or any equivalent credential recognized by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework
• Minimum of three productive years of full‑time experience performing senior‑level systems‑engineering and cybersecurity duties (or equivalent on‑the‑job training that meets the DoD CSWF Intermediate criteria)
• Experience with managing the cybersecurity posture of an organization, system, or enclave
• Experience with planning, implementing, and monitoring information‑system controls
• Experience with coordinating with government stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues
• Ability to develop, enforce, and audit security policies and procedures
• Ability to oversee system administration, configuration management, and change control
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, produce System Security Plans (SSP) and POA&M documentation, and drive continuous‑monitoring activities
• Ability to communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Desired Skills

• Deep knowledge of DoD cyber‑policy frameworks (RMF, NIST 800‑53, CNSSI 1253)
• Hands‑on experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, firewalls, PKI, and DLP solutions
• Proficiency with network protocols, Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems, and cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
• Experience producing RMF artifacts (SSP, POA&M, security‑assessment reports) and managing continuous‑monitoring processes
• Proven record in incident response, forensic analysis, and remediation of cyber incidents within a DoD environment
• Strong stakeholder‑management and presentation skills; ability to lead cross‑functional workstreams and provide concise status briefings
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of cyber hygiene
• Preferred additional certifications: CISA, CCSP, or DoD‑specific 8570.01‑M IA/IA‑C/IA‑E credentials
• Ability to obtain and maintain higher‑level clearance (Top Secret/SCI) if required for future mission phases

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel up to 10% of the year (approximately two weeks) for site visits, security assessments, or briefings at other DoD locations
• International travel is infrequent, typically less than 5% of the year, only when needed for coordination with overseas partners and subject to clearance approval

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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