Lead System Engineer

Sev1Tech is seeking a Lead System Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure communication solutions using layered commercial products that comply with NSA's CSfC program requirements.
• Develop and manage Data-at-Rest (DAR) architectures in line with CSfC capability packages to ensure multi-layer encryption.
• Create and maintain compliant CSfC solutions for a variety of applications including mobility, network enclaves, and remote access.
• Incorporate and ensure interoperability with coalition and partner networks, maintaining security and compliance across disparate environments.
• Produce comprehensive engineering documentation, such as system designs, configuration guides, and security artifacts for accreditation.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify and address system vulnerabilities, and enhance the security of classified communication systems.
• Provide troubleshooting and incident response support in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure secure and efficient end-to-end system performance.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) years with Master's or 14 years with Bachelor's degree in Engineering (MS or BS shall be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.)
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, with direct, hands-on work with CSfC capability packages.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing DAR solutions using commercial encryption technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of NSA CSfC Capability Packages, high assurance architectures, and secure mobility frameworks.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, secure environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Active Top Secret Level Clearance

Available to Travel up to 45 days per year / several weeklong CONUS and OCONUS trips

• 5 days a week on-site and one optional telework
• Core hours are 0900 - 1300

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP/CCIE Security, or other professional-level certifications.
• Experience with commercial security products from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, VMWare, or Juniper.

About Us

Founded in 2010 and recently acquired by ERT in early 2026, Sev1Tech, an ERT Company provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. With its acquisition by ERT, Sev1Tech expanded its ability to offer secure, mission-aligned digital solutions to support modernization, resilience and operational effectiveness for government customers operating in highly regulated mission environments. ERT and Sev1Tech together become a fully diversified engineering and federal technology solutions firm with broad reach into space, civilian, and defense markets.

Please apply directly at: https://careers-sev1tech.icims.com . For questions or to submit a referral, please contact: recruiting@sev1tech.com

Sev1Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.