Systems Security Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support secure product integration into forward-deployed DoD tactical systems. In this hybrid role in Huntsville, AL, you will translate DoD security requirements into implementable technical solutions while working with real platforms in test labs and operational environments, including support for authorization activities through security artifacts.

What you will do

• Integrate products into security architectures for tactical and mission systems
• Design security solutions that operate within forward-deployed constraints such as SWaP limits and real-time requirements
• Create and deliver security artifacts including Attack Trees for operational systems, Key Management Plans for product or system cryptographic implementations, and System Security Plans for fielded platforms
• Map and translate security requirements across multiple customer and DoD frameworks, including 800-53, Anti-Tamper, Cyber Survivability, and Zero Trust
• Coordinate with platform security personnel and accreditation authorities to support authorization processes

Technical experience and knowledge

• Hands-on experience with tactical and embedded DoD systems, including actual security and/or software integration work with platforms such as:
  • Radar systems
  • Missile defense systems
  • Avionics or flight control systems
  • C4ISR equipment
  • Electronic warfare systems
  • Tactical communication systems
  • Other forward-deployed mission systems
• Security architecture design for resource-constrained and real-time systems
• Understanding of hardware security constraints in tactical environments
• Experience integrating commercial security products into government platforms or weapon systems
• Knowledge of operational security considerations for forward-deployed systems
• Deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, frameworks, and processes, including RMF, Anti-Tamper, Cyber Survivability, and Zero Trust
• Security artifact development experience beyond checkbox compliance
• Understanding of cryptographic implementations and key management in operational contexts
• Ability to map security requirements across different frameworks
• Experience interfacing with platform security engineering and accreditation authorities

Technologies you may work with

• RMF, 800-53, Anti-Tamper, Cyber Survivability, Zero Trust
• TPM, Secure Boot
• Linux, Windows, RTOS

How you will be evaluated

Interview discussions will focus on your hands-on experience with tactical DoD systems, your ability to design security solutions that work in operational environments, and your understanding of how to navigate DoD security processes. Be prepared to discuss your experience with security implementation for tactical platforms or weapon systems, technical challenges solved in resource-constrained settings, translation of operational requirements into implementable solutions, and experience creating security artifacts. You will also cover real-world integration challenges and how you addressed them.

Security clearance and eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information
• Must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance
• Active Secret or TS clearance is strongly preferred