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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Data Terminal Equipment, Network Configuration and Change Management, Security Content Automation Protocol, Network Switches, Atlassian Tools, Static Application Security Testing - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnsxi0 ## About the Role This position is for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments., + Bachelor's Degree in Science with 8 years of related experience; Master's degree with 6 years of related experience or PhD with 4 years of related experience. + Experience using DOORS and Atlassian Tools. + Familiarity with Agile terminology and best practices. + Security + Certification. + Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; a minimum of an interim secret clearance is required to start. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA). + Strategic Planning & Execution. + Initiative & Process Improvement. + Cross-Functional Collaboration. + Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management. + Team Leadership & Mentorship. + Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description + Serve as the primary point of contact internally and externally, accountable for the PA IDT system cybersecurity posture, including subcontractor flow down and design solutions. + Own subcontractor deliverables and be responsible for the review, feedback, and approval of subcontractor design solution compliance to their technical specifications (RMF & NIST controls) and alignment into the Prime design solution. + Comprehend TEMPEST requirements and ensure proper flow down to subcontractors, acting as design/data owner. + Ensure Authority to Connect (ATC) & Authority to Operate (ATO) data artifacts are provided by subcontractors, including ACAS Scans, SCAP/SCC/Eval STIG Scans, completed STIG checklists, hardware lists, interconnect diagrams, network config files, ports, protocols, services lists, SAST code scans, product baseline design (CDR) material, POA&Ms for allocated controls, patch plans, and letters of volatility. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [The AI-Fluent Team: A Playbook for Driving Enterprise AI Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100068-the-ai-fluent-team-a-playbook-for-driving-enterprise-ai-transformation) - [Blazor Unleashed: The Future of .NET Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1564-blazor-unleashed-the-future-of-net-web-development) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)