Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required Security Clearance

Position: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required with Security Clearance

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required with Security Clearance

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Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles:
People, our center of gravity;
Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description

Cydecor is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to develop, analyze, and lead cybersecurity strategies for advanced Navy combat systems. This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who thrives in a dynamic DoD environment, bringing technical expertise and policy acumen to ensure cyber assurance across multiple classification levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, best practices, guidance and procedures for combat systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity related research, analysis and coordination activities in support of DOD cyber assurance and policy efforts at multiple classification levels.
• Lead working groups to develop cybersecurity strategies to meet emerging threats.
• Perform analysis of cybersecurity, intelligence and information technology policy gaps for combat systems.
• Perform cybersecurity system engineering design, analysis and documentation of combat systems.
• Develop cybersecurity risk assessment analysis and risk mitigation plans for combat systems.
• Develop documentation of cybersecurity requirements, gap analysis, threat analysis, system engineering, risk assessment and mitigation for combat systems.
• Develop or use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.

Experience

• Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) program experience: minimum of 7 years; OR
• 5 years program‑specific Navy afloat/tactical combat systems experience; OR
• 10 years general security engineering experience

Certifications

• Minimum IAT Level II or higher per DoD 8570.01 (or successor).
• If serving as a Privileged User (e.g., System Administrator, ISSO, IAO), must have a final adjudicated T‑5/T‑R investigation with IT Level‑1 designation in JPAS and maintain compliance.
• Completion of Operating System/Computer Environment (OS/CE) training for each version within six (6) months of start date (training includes assessment; vendor certification not required).

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity engineering, military system specifications, and DoD Information Assurance policies for both land‑based and afloat/tactical systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.
• Active engagement in DoD or Navy cyber policy development initiatives.
• Previous work within Naval combat systems, weapons systems, or C4
  
  ISR environments.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret or higher required (SCI eligibility preferred).

Education

• Bachelor's degree desired.

Work Schedule

• Onsite, Monday‑Friday (8 hours/day)

Compensation and Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision and Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(K) + company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• and more.

What We Believe

Cydecor has an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability.

You can request assistance by contacting or calling 703‑884‑2105.

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