Systems Engineer

GovCIO
Washington, DC, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$200,000.0 - $225,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Cyber Security Decision Support Systems DevOps Network Planning and Design Zero Trust Network Access Computer Network Operations Technical Debt Data Analytics Cyber Warfare

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity & CSfC Architecture leads design and modernization of secure, resilient enterprise IT for classified federal environments. This role provides subject-matter expertise across systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering; defines technical direction; architects CSfC and multi-domain solutions; plans post-quantum cryptography migration; and applies AI/data analytics to improve network operations and cyber defense. The position is fully on-site in a TS/SCI environment., * Provide SME-level leadership for systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering efforts to meet mission objectives across the enterprise.

  • Architect and design secure, resilient multi-domain IT solutions, including CSf
  • C-based capabilities and integration of multiple Top Secret enclaves.
  • Plan and lead migration to post-quantum cryptography in line with NSA CNSA 2.0, including crypto inventory, prioritization, and vendor coordination.
  • Evaluate and integrate AI and data analytics to enhance network operations, cyber defense, and decision support for high-consequence environments.
  • Retire legacy technical debt and implement modern engineering practices that strengthen defensive cyber operations.
  • Serve as senior technical interface to internal and client engineering leadership, presenting options, risks, and technical recommendations.
  • Mentor senior and mid-level engineers; review architectures, accreditation artifacts, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance.
  • Support RMF security activities and accreditation packages for systems under the engineer’s technical purview.

Requirements

  • Systems engineering
  • Network architecture and design
  • Cybersecurity engineering
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSf
  • C)
  • Post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Data analytics for cyber/network operations
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Security architecture and zero-trust design

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