Cyber Chief / Lead Engineer w/TS/SCI

Cyber Chief / Lead Engineer w/TS/SCI

 

 

Job ID: Job-2427

Job Title:      Cyber Chief / Lead Engineer w/TS/SCI

location:       McLean/ Arlington, VA area

Jobtype:        Permanent

Rate:   $180K - $200K +bonus

       

Description:   

The Cyber Chief Engineer/Lead Engineer supports the development of system capabilities through the deployment including requirements definition, designs and development of system-oriented products and prepares related installation, testing, operation, and maintenance specifications and instructions. 

Responsible for the oversight of the definition and analysis of system architecture to establish operating conditions, conducts tests, define and analyze engineering proposals and related technical data to determine feasibility of developing new capabilities and/or modifying existing capabilities.

 

The Cyber Chief/Lead Engineer understands and embraces the Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, Change Management practices, and collaborates with various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Project Teams, and Government entities to deliver technical solutions that achieve the customer's mission, objectives, and requirements. 

Demonstrated experience that is essential for this position:

 

End to end single POC for all Technical matters for the Life Cycle of the Program

Experience with CND (Computer Network Defense) & CNO (Computer Network Operations) solution development, delivery, and operations

Experience with Engineering Development, Integration, Test, and Deployment of COTS capabilities

Strong Leadership and Communications skills

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Provide technical direction for development, engineering, interfacing, integration and testing of components of system

Works in conjunction with Program Manager and IPT Leads to size proposed changes, manage scope and risk, and to identify opportunities

Ensures creative and innovative business and technology solutions meet/perform to technical and functional requirements

Identifies project technical risks; formulates risk mitigation strategies

Ensures delivered solutions are realized in time frame committed

Analyze user requirements, CONOPS and high-level system architectures to derive, develop and decompose system-level specifications

Provide internal and external customers with technical design support to system acquisition specification, design, proof-of-concept prototyping, development and evaluation of management information and decision support systems

Interface directly with customer and program management team

Conduct trade studies, to determine possible system (hardware, software, architecture) improvements

Plan and/or support enhancement projects through requirements definition, implementation, development, operations, performance, testing, cost and schedule, training and support, and/or system disposal

Perform requirement elicitation, analysis and functional allocation

Provide technical oversight of program milestone reviews

Ensure implementation of operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable standards (e.g., Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF),  Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF))

Shape and guide the development of technical documentation, including CONOPS, user guides, test plans, and other CDRL items

Provide input to hardware (COTS/GOTS/capacity/etc.) recommendations, including support for Technology Insertion in Government Technical Reference Model (TRM)

Active member in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and program Engineering Review Boards (ERBs); with responsibility to foster active engagement across team members

 

Required skills include:

 

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance required

Demonstrated experience with cyber, cyber operations and cyber analysis systems

Demonstrated experience working within the customer community.

12+ years of engineering experience with progression of increased scope of responsibility, technical complexity and industry.

3+ years demonstrated experience in cyber security to include practices/methodologies, associated technologies, application design, and/or experience in an operational environment

2+  years demonstrated experience in the design and development of cloud-based systems, architectures, and analytics development

Experience and/or familiarity with software and system lifecycle methodologies, (e.g ISO, CMMI, ITIL)

Demonstrated ability to manage software engineering projects associated with transformational and/or rapid (agile) development programs

Strong understanding of security design and requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams in a dynamic environment

Knowledge of Information Assurance and Information Operations technologies and development activities

Understanding of the processes and guidelines for Certifying & Accrediting information systems based upon experience on a large-scale development program

Experience developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability and security solutions for mid-to-large scale programs

Comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Experience interfacing directly with customer and management teams; including, conducting briefings and technical meetings for management and customer representatives

 

Required Education and Certifications:

 

B.S. in Engineering, Science or Mathematics (advanced degree preferred)

DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification required

Agile software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) required

Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification desired

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification desired

 

Desired Skills:

 

Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), compliant with ANSI/EIA Standard 748-B desired

Experience with process development and deployment

3+ years experience with managed services applications

Experience with one or more of the following:

Security COTS integration

Operating System Hardening

Vulnerability Assessment testing

Identification and Authentication schemes

Public Key Infrastructure and Identity Management

Cross Domain Solutions

Computer Network Exploitation (CNE)

Computer Network Operations (CNO)

Malware Analysis

Reverse Software Engineering

Security engineering 

 

Email resume in Word to JeffAltman@TheBigGameHunter.us. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. NOTE: WE WILL ONLY RESPOND IF YOUR RESUME APPEARS TO FIT A ROLE

 

PAID RELOCATION. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship from the employer for a visa.

 

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