F-Air Systems Cybersecurity Engineer | TS​/SCI clearance

Air Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Air Systems, Certification and Accreditation (C&A), Information Systems Security Management, Security Vulnerability Assessments, Weapons Systems
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

Transform technology into opportunity as an Air Systems Cybersecurity Engineer pe what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while advancing your engineering career.

The F‑35 Lightning II Program is the Department of Defense’s focal point for defining affordable next‑generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and allies. The F‑35 will bring cutting‑edge technologies to the battlespace of the future.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

• Conduct information system security engineering activities.
• Capture and refine Aircraft System and Ground Support security requirements and integrate them into the Air System and ground support information systems through security architecture, design, development, and configuration.
• Ensure the F‑35 Air System, including the Air Vehicle and Ground Support information systems, are designed, developed, and implemented with required security features and safeguards.
• Provide daily support on cybersecurity engineering; oversee all CS‑related deliverables and verify that Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) resolution and continuous monitoring activities are completed.
• Ensure the Security Authorization Packages (SAP) are accurate, complete, and delivered to the system’s respective oversight authorities. Witness dry‑run compliance testing in preparation for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Manage embedded resources, train and supplement other ISSE/IASAEs on the Air Systems support team, and provide counsel to DCI leadership. Support all Air System (Air Vehicle and Ground Support Systems), Flight Test Systems, Program Office PMO’s, and/or Functional Teams.
• Interpret requirements into security design, ensuring compliance with the Systems Engineering Master Plan (SEMP), Cybersecurity Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Cyber Survivability Endorsement (CSE) requirements, and DoD CS compliance mandates.
• Develop Air System cybersecurity policies and instructions for issuance program-wide by the F‑35 CISO; provide engineering/architectural expertise for interoperability, security, and functional performance parameters. Lead other ISSE/IASAEs on the contract.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI
• Required Experience: 5+ years designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems, employing best practices for security controls within an information system.
• 1+ years of practical airframe/weapon system security experience in secure network and system design, analysis, test generation, and execution of weapon system security mechanisms.
• 5 years of experience working on weapons systems platforms as a security engineer.
• 5 years of concurrent experience in system security Certification & Accreditation (C&A).
• 5 years of concurrent experience in Vulnerability Assessment and/or Risk Analysis.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  DoD Manual 8140.03 (612) Security Control Accessor – Intermediate
• Education: MS/MA/BS/BA in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering Information Technology, Information Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Statistics, or related technical or IT discipline. Air Systems Experts:
  Allowable Substitution:
  Specific F‑35 IT major defense acquisition systems experience can be substituted for the degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis; or, a combination of degree and experience in the same ratio.
• Work Location: Hybrid – Partial onsite support in Arlington, VA.
• US Citizenship Required

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Military‑friendly workplace culture.

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 – $155,250. The actual salary will be based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Scheduling and Travel

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Travel Required: 10‑25%
• Telecommuting Options: Hybrid
• Work Location: USA, VA, Arlington

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans