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Lead Cyber Systems Engineer

Job in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22350, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise on emerging technical systems and processes within the Department of War
  • Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers and drive collaboration with DTE&A assessment teams and Department of War programs
  • Provide test and evaluation expertise for MDAPs, prototypes, and emerging commercial activities
  • Review acquisition plans, prototype plans, test plans, systems engineering plans, and related documentation
  • Compile data and identify changes affecting testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, and testing requirements
  • Collaborate with DTE&A, R&E, and Department of War engineers to facilitate cybersecurity practices and effective acquisition
  • Support DTE&A assessments for Milestone Decision Authorities, Services, and PEOs
  • Review and assess TEMPs, developmental test plans, SEPs, LCSPs, ADMs, acquisition baselines and strategies, and other milestone decision documents
  • Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program milestone reviews
  • Provide WIPT test and evaluation and systems engineering support
  • Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments
  • Develop papers, reports, and briefings for senior OSD decision makers
  • Assess and provide recommendations on developmental test and evaluation policy
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 15+ years of related work experience
  • Master's degree in an engineering or cyber-related area desired
  • Experience with Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, or related areas
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required
  • SAP experience desired
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity practices, test and evaluation processes, and systems engineering within the Department of War. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with various stakeholders, and provide strategic recommendations for acquisition and risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expertise
  • Test And Evaluation Expertise
  • Team Leadership
  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • Department Of War Experience
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Systems Engineering
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Analysis
  • Acquisition Planning
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
  • Department Of War
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • SAP Experience
  • Engineering Degree
  • Cyber-Related Degree
Tools & Technologies
  • DTE&A Assessment Tools
  • Milestone Decision Documents
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