Job Title:

Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (C5ISR, Military Vehicles)

Type of Position:

This position is a long-term contract role with no fixed end date. Conversion to a direct hire role may occur as early as 6 months, depending on individual performance and business needs. Although direct hire is not guaranteed, it is a common outcome for high-performing team members, and most contractors in this role do transition to permanent positions over time.

Candidate Requirements:

This role is ONLY open to US Citizens. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) and any other work authorizations are NOT permitted here as this role requires eligibility to obtain a secret clearance (a secret clearance is only open to US Citizens). Clearance isn’t required to start (but all candidates must be eligible to obtain one). Due to the nature of this role (working for a defense contractor tied to the federal government) – candidates may need to pass a drug screen (which would include cannabis). There would be no exceptions to this (eg: a medical card).  

Job Location:

Sterling Heights, MI (on-site role).

Compensation:

$65.00/hr to $72.00/hr (depending on experience) to start. There may be some flexibility for well-qualified candidates. Overtime is paid at 1.5x over 40 hours. 

Benefits:

• Available (health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, etc) – benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. 
• You will have 7 paid holidays and 10 days PTO per year (PTO accrues over time).

Overview:

HRU Technical Resources has partnered with a leading defense contractor to hire a Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer. The function of this position is to support the Cyber and Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) section with responsibility for Cyber architecture, technology, evaluation, testing and compliance across the US market and support the delivery of products and services to Ground Combat Platforms. This is an engineering management position to broadly execute guidance from platform Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering Manager, and functional management.

Responsibilities:

• Exercise authority and responsibility for Cyber and tasks to help integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced, integrated, and compliant Cyber design across the vehicle system.
• Manage/support the identification, development and implementation of platform cyber-physical design best practices, tools and education across the entire engineering enterprise. This will be done with a cross functional team of engineering and program disciplines and form the basis for developing a cyber security culture within the engineering organization.
• Develop and manage System requirements and interface allocations including Performance and Space, weight and Power-Cooling, Reliability and Maintenance (SWaP-CRaM), and enforce across the design team; develop system specification requirements compliance documentation
• Manage and coordinate requirements, architectures and system designs and any changes, conditions, inputs and final resolution for requirements, trades, and alternatives
• Manage, develop, support and conduct trade studies/structured decisions for system and subsystem design including system-level impacts to include balance of space, weight, power, cost, reliability, and performance across a Cyber vehicle suite
• Oversee/support development of verification plans and manage their execution including test and production and field site shakedown and verification
• Participate in and lead design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Develop and evaluate checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Coordinate with platform Design Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) where interface is required, such as in threat analysis, interface development and requirements decomposition and compliance
• Evaluate new Cyber and C5ISR technologies for potential use on our products
• Manage and participate in peer reviews

Requirements / Qualifications:

Candidates will be considered on the aggregate of the position requirements, it is not required that candidates possess experience in all categories

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related science or equivalent (Relevant cyber technical certificates and management credentials will be considered)
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience
• Experience with engineering and/or military projects
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and modeling languages such as SysML
• Experience with embedded system engineering Cyber space.
• Experience with Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
• Experience with Cyber Tabletop Exercise (CTTX) drills
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards, including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Prepare and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other required documentation.
• Experience leading teams in technical development projects
• Experience in military vehicle development and integration
• Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas
• Experience in developing and managing system level cyber requirements
• Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting of electronic hardware
• Experience with cyber warfare, offensive and/or defensive
• Experience with embedded systems, automotive and military related
• Experience with software and computer science principles
• Familiarity with cyber physical system security requirements
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

Work Environment:

• This is generally a standard 1st (day) shift role. There may be occasional overtime as needed (any OT is paid at 1.5x). There may be occasional weekend work as needed (but this won’t be common). 
• Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%.
• Offer may be contingent upon a drug screen (which would include cannabis) and a background check.  
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space). This requires height shorter then 6'4" and less than 260 lbs.
• HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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