Systems Engineer III - Cyber Security Analyst

Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of War as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States, and has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

This Systems Engineer III - Cyber Security Analyst is part of a highly motivated team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. The team is responsible for providing systems engineering and cyber security services to NUWC and is heavily involved in assisting the U.S. Navy in the development of new undersea weapons systems.

You will support the Activity Command Information Officer and work directly with the Command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and serve as a member of the Assess and Authorize (A&A) team.

• Responsible for RMF package development; remain current on NAVY RMF policies and procedures. Review DoD, DoN, NAVSEA CS-DoN Standard Operating Procedures, and NAVSEA Business Rules.
• Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing IT systems meet information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
• Familiarize with systems, review A&A System Security Plan for existing systems; identify issues with the security plan; execute the validation plan and procedures; review POA&Ms, and develop Risk Assessments.
• Work independently conducting security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800‑53, 800‑53A, CNSSI 1253, and the RMF.
• Clearly and concisely articulate requirements orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time‑management skills; self‑motivation and teamwork.
• Ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance in support of the development and acquisition of undersea warfare systems.

• Secret clearance required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics, science, or related technical area or any of CNSSI 4012, 4013, 4014, 4016, or certificate or equivalent military training.
• DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II Certification (e.g., Security +).
• Operating Systems Certification (Windows or Linux).
• Experience with eMASS.

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, information technology or cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with US Naval systems (submarine systems preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or IT Systems.
• Experience using the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Familiarity with Xacta, or ability to learn new tools.
• Systems Engineering experience.

• Strong writing and verbal skills and ability to communicate to all levels of customers and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem‑solving/troubleshooting in independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.

An active DoD Secret security clearance is required.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

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