Program Protection & System Security Engineer Job Listing at SPA in DC (Job ID 2024-18671)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree
• At least 3+ years of experience providing information assurance, engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
• Knowledge evaluating the cyber compliance of a system against current Risk Managed Framework (RMF) and DoD Cybersecurity policies
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraints
• Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience working in an acquisition program office environment with documentation, protocols, formats, and deadlines 

For this critical work, we are looking for a candidate that will proactively assist with the design, development, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. 

You will support PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors & Lasers Directorate for Program Protection activities. You will be responsible for the System Security Engineering design and review process for developmental acquisition programs across PEO IWS 2.0 to ensure cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper, and Supply Chain security requirements are implemented and verified throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will also provide input on cybersecurity and system security engineering practices that are included in system design.  Addiitonally, you will be expected to manage various components of continuously advancing DoD cybersecurity standards, including cybersecurity in a modeling environment, and the Cyber Ready Initiative compliant effort.

We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you're stuck. Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high performing team.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range:  $105,000 – $120,000.