Systems Security Engineer

ATG is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The selected candidate will engineer, implement, and maintain secure information systems supporting Department of the Navy missions. This position provides senior cybersecurity engineering support throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring compliance with RMF, DoD cybersecurity policies, and security engineering best practices., * Design and implement secure system architectures for DoD information systems.

• Support RMF lifecycle activities including ATO packages, eMASS, POA&Ms, STIG implementation, and continuous monitoring.
• Perform security engineering, risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening.
• Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and Government stakeholders.
• Support cybersecurity testing, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Develop security documentation and technical recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of professional systems engineering experience, including cybersecurity or systems security engineering.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 investigation.
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, ACAS, and eMASS.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Desired:

• CISSP or CASP+ certification.
• Experience supporting NAVSEA or Department of the Navy.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and virtualization technologies.

Physical and Environmental Conditions Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.