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# Cyber Systems Engineer Senior Technical Specialist

- **Company:** Arcfield, Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,516.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Requirements Management, Test Scripts, Operational Systems
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9110460/cyber-systems-engineer-senior-technical-specialist

## About the Role

* BS with 12-15 years of experience, MS with 10-13 years of experience, PhD with 10+ years of experience
 * Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
 * Able to support customer's core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)
 * A Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140), * Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces)
 * Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
 * Knowledgeability of customer's tools and infrastructure
 * Familiarity with customer's IA processes
 * Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
 * Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
 * Experience briefing senior customer personnel
 * Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment
 * Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
 * Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

## Description

The Cyber Systems Engineer Senior Technical Specialist provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security.

Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

 * Monitor, analyze, and detect Cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
 * Assist with integrated, dynamic Cyberdefense, coordinate and maintain security toolsets to support organizations' continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs, establish a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
 * Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
 * Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
 * Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
 * Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
 * Ensure that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.
 * This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity., * Work collaboratively with Risk Management stakeholders in the advancement and implementation of process improvements and modernization efforts to automate and/or improve Risk Management decision timelines
 * Provide senior-level support to the senior government leadership in collaboration with other SETAs and stakeholders
 * Assist in the development of project reviews and portfolio roadmaps; inform government leads on status and progress of all projects
 * Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials appropriate to the level of the intended audience
 * Assist in the development of technical requirements
 * Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps
 * Develop strategies to comply with privacy and risk management requirements


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