Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Cardinal Engineering is currently seeking a cybersecurity engineer to provide support to the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Engineering Team within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime organization. Position involves supporting mission-critical systems and infrastructure and combining software and hardware knowledge to innovate and optimize performance.

Successful candidates will participate in the Digital Networks and Cybersecurity Group in SEA 05V and solve challenging problems related to aircraft carrier cybersecurity systems. Successful candidates will coordinate with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, TYCOM, PMS 312, PMS 378, SUPSHIP Newport News, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Ship Repair Facility (SRF), and other activities to resolve technical matters related to aircraft carrier cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing testing and validation documents to ensure system functionality and compliance with security standards
Developing technical documentation including schematics, specifications, and system architecture diagrams
Participating in engineering reviews, audits, and program milestone meetings
Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
Working with relevant stakeholders concerning Cybersecurity of Aircraft Carrier systems
Providing technical support in system engineering design, network architecture and system security development to support platform-based network integration, information technology and communications for cybersecurity in accordance with NIST Framework, JCIDS System Survivability, DoD 8500 series, DoD Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Navy Cybersafe, Navy Information Assurance /Technical Authority Board standards and NAVSEA Enclave policy
Supporting efforts in cybersecurity for the definition of system security requirements, risk assessments, systems analysis, systems design, cybersecurity T&E, assessment and authorization
Providing cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) support
Serving as a subject matter expert in the validation of the implementation of cybersecurity requirements for device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform
Recommending systems hardening solutions to increase operational survivability and resilience to operational risk to the mission for device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform
Providing engineering recommendations and support the integration of T&E into the identification and development of device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform level cybersecurity specification and requirements for implementation into the ship design
Supporting the phasing and fielding of cybersecurity solutions for existing systems and future needs through planned integration of the necessary cyber related architectural features and tools to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the systems, networks platform mission and operation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science. A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in computer design, software development or computer network security is required. Experience in supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations and experience in Cybersecurity/Cyber defense engineering and management is also required. Ideal candidate has Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) certifications. Additionally, an ideal candidate is compliant with applicable information assurance certification requirements in accordance with DFARS 252.239-7001 and Navy Cyber Workforce (CWF) Program – CWF Model Cyberspace Enablers.

Additional Details

Candidates will be based out of the Washington Navy Yard with part-time telework. Occasional travel will be required in execution of assigned duties. Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently possess a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Salary commensurate with years and applicability of experience ranging from $150 – $180K.

Employee Benefits

Cardinal Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We offer industry-leading employee benefits and growth potential is limited only by the candidate’s ambition:

Generous 401k company contribution
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance plans for your family

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@cardinaleng.com.