Cybersecurity Systems Engineer II

Support mission-critical Navy cybersecurity systems by executing systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, design, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Analyze, refine, decompose, and validate technical, functional, operational, and cybersecurity requirements; identify gaps, dependencies, and impacts to performance, interoperability, cost, and schedule.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), system specifications, interface documentation, engineering change requests, test procedures, and other engineering artifacts.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs), configuration management activities, technical reviews, and approval processes to protect system baseline integrity and align with engineering standards.
• Coordinate technical work with Government program managers, lead engineers, cybersecurity specialists, developers, test organizations, configuration management personnel, and Fleet stakeholders.
• Evaluate engineering approaches, system architectures, technical dependencies, and proposed solutions; identify risks, assess operational impacts, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering efforts for system integration, verification, validation, operational testing, installation planning, and Fleet deployment readiness.
• Track engineering activities, technical action items, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; produce status reports, technical assessments, briefings, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF) considerations into system design, development, testing, and sustainment.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, documentation quality, requirements traceability, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

• Active U.S. national security clearance, or ability to receive and maintain one.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (relevant professional experience may be considered as a substitute, subject to contractual requirements).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, technical program support, cybersecurity engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes including requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
• Experience creating, reviewing, or maintaining technical documentation, engineering artifacts, or system requirements.
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, system architectures, network technologies, and security principles.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently research technical issues, evaluate options, and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to become TS/SCI eligible.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• CompTIA Security+

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, NAVWAR/PEO C4I, PAE MS, or other DoD acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DoD systems engineering policies, technical review processes, and acquisition lifecycle requirements.
• Experience with engineering change management, configuration control boards, system baselines, and engineering review processes.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF, NIST security controls, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity systems, defensive cyber operations, network defense, or enterprise security architectures.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, interface management, system integration, and test planning.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy ashore systems fielding processes, including Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) process, installation planning, technical readiness assessments, and coordination of deployment and operational acceptance activities.
• Experience with Navy engineering and program management tools such as CMPRO, RIPTIDE/SPIDER, or equivalent platforms.
• CISSP or relevant systems engineering/cybersecurity certifications.

Clearance Requirements

• Some positions require access to U.S. National Security information.
• Positions requiring access require receiving and maintaining a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL).
• To qualify, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and either currently possess the required National Security eligibility or complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain eligibility throughout employment.

Pay range: $115,000 - $145,000 USD per year.

Location: San Diego, CA (onsite).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

Experience: 3–5 years relevant experience.