Cyber Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & System Design

• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Evaluate information to recommend and plan computer specifications, system layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Review and refine existing programs to reduce operating time, increase efficiency, and improve techniques.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and other stakeholders to design systems and define performance requirements, capabilities, and interfaces.
• Gather and assess information on reporting formats, costs, and security needs to determine optimal hardware configurations.
• Estimate software development costs and schedules.
• Consult with customers on software system design, development, and maintenance.
• Work with engineering teams to evaluate hardware/software interfaces, define specifications, set performance requirements, and resolve customer issues.
• Partner with data processing and project managers to understand project limitations, capabilities, and requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports and correspondence outlining project specifications, activities, progress, and status.
• Evaluate cost, reporting, and security factors to ensure hardware configurations align with project goals.

Security System Design & Deployment

• Implement and upgrade new security assets—including software, hardware, and network security components—in virtual and/or physical environments.

Security Maintenance

• Maintain and repair existing security systems, performing replacements or upgrades as needed.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct system scans and simulations to identify weaknesses in IT infrastructure and develop mitigation strategies.

Reporting & Recommendations

• Document findings from security tests or breaches and present actionable recommendations for security enhancements to management.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Develop, implement, and manage security policies and best practices to prevent future incidents and strengthen organizational resilience.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related field.
• Substitutions:
• 4 years of additional related experience may substitute for a degree, or
• 2 years of additional related experience may substitute when holding a non-STEM degree.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years providing guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to clients and/or project teams in one or more of the following areas:
• Engineering and Technology
• Policy and Administration
• Program Management
• Planning and Analysis
• Training and Development
• Facilities Management
• Communications and Visual Design
• Human Capital
• Business Operations
• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic guidance and direction in high-technology programs.
• Prior experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.
• Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
• Experience in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, or Image Science.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec)
• Firewalls
• Encryption
• Intrusion detection systems

Analytical Skills

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex security problems.

Problem-Solving

• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting security issues and implementing effective solutions.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI access and pass a polygraph examination.

Desired Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or a related discipline.

Advanced Experience

• Senior-level experience in the engineering, design, and analysis of IT or related systems, including all phases of design, development, analysis, documentation, and creation of standards and guidelines.
• Senior-level experience with DoD/IC acquisition processes or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including relevant processes, tools, and languages.
• Experience applying Agile software development methodologies.

Certifications (Desired)

• Security+
• CISSP
• Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure)
• Server Certifications (Windows / Linux)

Tools & Systems Proficiency

• Project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
• Financial tracking tools
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems