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Arcfield

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Arcfield
Chantilly, VA $116k - $201k/yr Full time Posted 13d ago
Information Security InfoSec Risk Management Rmf Security Security Architecture Security Clearance Security Compliance ServiceNow Servicenow Zero Trust Zero Trust Architecture
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Job Description

Arcfield is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to deliver SETA support focused on cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Zero Trust activities. This onsite role in Chantilly, VA supports complex, mission-critical enterprise systems and platforms where security documentation, authorization workflows, and technical risk assessments are central to delivery.

In this position, you will help translate evolving cybersecurity policies and threats into engineering guidance, while supporting day-to-day RMF execution and maintaining authorization records across mission systems.

What you’ll do

  • Provide Information Assurance and cybersecurity systems engineering support for enterprise platforms and mission systems.
  • Support day-to-day RMF and system authorization activities, including maintaining ATO documentation, ServiceNow (SNOW) records, POA&Ms, security controls, continuous monitoring artifacts, and tracking vulnerabilities, findings, and remediation progress.
  • Assess system changes, interfaces, software releases, network boundaries, and architecture modifications for cybersecurity risk and potential impacts to system authorization.
  • Coordinate with system owners, engineers, developers, external stakeholders, and Government cybersecurity organizations to resolve security issues and maintain system authorization and security posture.
  • Support implementation of cybersecurity requirements and Zero Trust principles across system architecture, integration, modernization, and software delivery activities.
  • Participate in cybersecurity and technical reviews by producing assessments, risk analyses, status updates, and recommendations that convert cybersecurity policies into actionable engineering guidance.

Required experience and qualifications

  • Ability to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly.
  • BS plus 8–10 years of relevant experience, or MS plus 6–8 years, or PhD plus 3–5 years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity, Information Assurance, RMF, and system authorization activities.
  • Working knowledge of RMF processes, security controls, system authorization, continuous monitoring, POA&M management, and cybersecurity risk management.
  • Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining authorization documentation, security records, and supporting cybersecurity artifacts.
  • Ability to interpret cybersecurity policies and technical guidance and translate them into actionable technical and system requirements.
  • Ability to collaborate across systems engineering, development, security, and Risk Management stakeholders to resolve cybersecurity issues and support process improvement and modernization efforts.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Tools and technologies

  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • ServiceNow (SNOW)
  • POA&Ms
  • Zero Trust

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • wellness programs
  • other optional benefit elections

Additional desired qualifications

  • Systems engineering experience, including requirements, architecture, interfaces, integration, or configuration management.
  • Familiarity with customer Information Assurance processes, tools, and infrastructure, including ServiceNow (SNOW) or similar workflow and system-of-record tools.
  • Experience supporting ATOs, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, security assessments, and cybersecurity remediation activities.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust, network security, identity and access management, data protection, or endpoint security concepts.
  • Experience supporting IC or DoD programs in the cybersecurity domain.
  • Experience working in Agile, DevSecOps, cloud, enterprise platform, or software-intensive environments.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certification, including applicable DoD 8570/8140 certification.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple customer requirements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Location: Chantilly, VA (onsite)
Experience: 8+ years (per requirement)
Education: BS
Salary: USD 115,576 - 200,964 per year
Equal Pay Act: Min $115,575.93, Max $200,964.12

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