Cybersecurity Systems Engineer II

Support mission-critical Navy cybersecurity capabilities by coordinating end-to-end systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, design, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Analyze, refine, decompose, and validate technical, functional, operational, and cybersecurity requirements; identify gaps, dependencies, and impacts to performance, interoperability, cost, and schedule.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation and engineering artifacts, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), system specifications, interface documentation, engineering change requests (ECRs), and test procedures.
• Support engineering change requests, configuration management, technical reviews, and approval processes to preserve system baseline integrity and compliance with engineering standards.
• Coordinate technical efforts with Government program managers, lead engineers, cybersecurity specialists, developers, test organizations, configuration management personnel, and Fleet stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges.
• Evaluate engineering approaches, system architectures, technical dependencies, and proposed solutions; identify risks, assess operational impacts, and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate engineering activities for system integration, verification, validation, operational testing, installation planning, and Fleet deployment readiness.
• Track engineering actions, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; produce status reports, technical assessments, briefings, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF) considerations into system design, development, testing, and sustainment.
• Identify improvements across engineering workflows, technical documentation, requirements traceability, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

• Active U.S. national security clearance or ability to receive and maintain one (DoD Secret with ability to become TS/SCI eligible).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; relevant professional experience may substitute, subject to contractual requirements.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, technical program support, cybersecurity engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining technical documentation, engineering artifacts, or system requirements.
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, system architectures, network technologies, and security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently research technical issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project (or equivalent scheduling tools).
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to become TS/SCI eligible.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• CompTIA Security+

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, NAVWAR/PEO C4I, PAE MS, or other DoD acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DoD systems engineering policies, technical review processes, and acquisition lifecycle requirements.
• Experience with engineering change management, configuration control boards, system baselines, and engineering review processes.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF, NIST security controls, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity systems, defensive cyber operations, network defense, or enterprise security architectures.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, interface management, system integration, and test planning.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy ashore systems fielding processes, including the Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) process, installation planning, technical readiness assessments, and coordination of system deployment and operational acceptance activities.
• Experience with Navy engineering and program management tools such as CMPRO, RIPTIDE/SPIDER, or equivalent platforms.
• CISSP or relevant systems engineering/cybersecurity certifications.

Clearance Requirements

• Some positions require access to U.S. National Security information.
• Those positions require receipt and maintenance of a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL).
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and either currently possess National Security eligibility or complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination, maintaining eligibility throughout employment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation

• USD 115,000 - 145,000 per year
• San Diego, CA (onsite)