Cyber Systems Engineer 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years, Master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline; or 9 years' experience in cyber systems engineering, systems engineering, or model-based systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A current active Secret clearance is required to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain, within six months of hire, an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of systems engineering principles, theories, and concepts across the system development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience using MBSE methods and SysML to build, modify, and maintain system models and related requirements artifacts.
• Experience using Cameo/MagicDraw or equivalent MBSE tools to directly create and maintain model content such as requirements, structure, behavior, interfaces, and traceability; candidates whose experience is limited to model review, comment resolution, or coordination of models developed by others will not be considered sufficiently qualified.
• Experience developing and managing requirements and systems engineering artifacts using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Jira, or equivalent.
• Direct experience in one or more systems engineering activities, including system requirements decomposition, derivation, flow-down, allocation, and traceability; architecture development; high-level or detailed design; implementation; integration; verification; or validation.
• Experience operating across systems engineering and cybersecurity/information assurance considerations in support of system development.

Opening for a systems engineer in the Cyber specialty discipline. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Systems Engineer 3 to join our dynamic engineering team. This role involves serving as a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) on a team dedicated to the development of a new solution operating in a multi-level security environment. The position requires expertise in Systems Engineering with an emphasis in Cybersecurity.

Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program:

• Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements
• Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives
• As a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems
• Participate as part of an extended team of US government and suppliers of cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locations
• Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
• Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements
• Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams
• Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed
• Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures
• Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk
• Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.
• Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules
• Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation
• Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment
• Support program engineering review boards

• Demonstrated experience developing system architectures for complex aerospace vehicles or subsystems using MBSE (SysML).
• OMG SysML Model User Certification.
• IASAE Level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140.
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing on the Sentinel program.
• Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.
• Experience innovating in cybersecurity accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements.
• Experience managing or supporting efforts executed within an Agile and DevSecOps process model.
• Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements, security constraints, or information assurance considerations into system architecture, design, or MBSE products.

Bachelor's Degree is required.

School must be accredited.

5/40 work week. On-site in San Antonio, TX.

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.