{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8f00722ebbcb4556fa732960","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f00722ebbcb4556fa732960","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f00722ebbcb4556fa732960","title":"Senior Security Systems Engineer","description":"Data Intelligence LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Security Systems Engineer to support one of our premier Navy customers in Dahlgren, VA. This role provides advanced cybersecurity engineering and systems security support to U.S. Navy tactical and strategic weapons programs. The successful candidate will lead efforts related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, vulnerability management, and secure systems design for complex afloat and shore-based systems.\r\nThis position is fully on-site in Dahlgren, VA.\r\nThis position is contingent upon winning contract award.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nLead cybersecurity engineering and systems security integration for U.S. Navy programs, with specific focus on tactical combat and Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) systems.\r\nPerform system security engineering in accordance with DoD, DON, and NIST cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.\r\nExecute the full lifecycle of the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process, including design, review, and validation activities.\r\nConduct and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities under RMF, ensuring systems achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO).\r\nManage vulnerability analysis and remediation for critical Navy systems and applications.\r\nDevelop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Cybersecurity Strategy and Evaluation (CSSE) documentation, and related artifacts.\r\nDesign and evaluate secure network architectures and system boundaries, incorporating cybersecurity technologies such as:\r\nFirewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)\r\nRouters, Switches, and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)\r\nHost-Based Security Systems (HBSS)\r\nProvide cybersecurity guidance for Platform IT (PIT) systems, supporting both land-based and afloat/tactical environments.\r\nContribute to cybersecurity test planning, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) integration, and secure software/hardware development.\r\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and Navy program offices to ensure compliance with DoD cyber and safety standards.\r\nDeliver concise technical presentations and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.\r\nRequired Skills/Experience\r\nSLBM Programs: Minimum 7 years of direct experience with Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) systems; OR\r\nOther Navy Programs: At least 5 years of program-specific security engineering experience with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems (e.g., Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt); OR\r\nGeneral Experience: 10+ years of general security engineering experience supporting DoD systems.\r\nMinimum 5 years of engineering experience on Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or other Navy tactical combat systems (for at least six senior positions on this contract).\r\nDemonstrated experience in\r\nCybersecurity engineering and risk management\r\nDoD/Navy Assessment & Authorization (A&A)\r\nVulnerability management across complex networked systems\r\nProven understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies, RMF, and Platform IT (PIT) implementation.\r\nExperience with the SSP Validator Handbook (for SLBM programs).\r\nFamiliarity with combat weapons systems and afloat/tactical environments.\r\nHands-on experience designing and assessing secure network architectures, cyber boundaries, and defense-in-depth strategies.\r\nExperience with cyber testing, test analysis, and secure computing system development.\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership.\r\nCertifications (Required)\r\nIAT II, IAM II, or higher (e.g., Security+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent)\r\nNQV certification (desired, if applicable)\r\nSecurity Clearance\r\nActive Top Secret Clearance required; eligibility for higher-level access may be necessary based on program needs.\r\nData Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Data Intelligence","rawCompany":"data intelligence","city":"Dahlgren","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-23T00:41:54.686Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Security Systems Engineer","description":"Data Intelligence LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Security Systems Engineer to support one of our premier Navy customers in Dahlgren, VA. This role provides advanced cybersecurity engineering and systems security support to U.S. Navy tactical and strategic weapons programs. The successful candidate will lead efforts related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, vulnerability management, and secure systems design for complex afloat and shore-based systems.\r\nThis position is fully on-site in Dahlgren, VA.\r\nThis position is contingent upon winning contract award.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nLead cybersecurity engineering and systems security integration for U.S. Navy programs, with specific focus on tactical combat and Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) systems.\r\nPerform system security engineering in accordance with DoD, DON, and NIST cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.\r\nExecute the full lifecycle of the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process, including design, review, and validation activities.\r\nConduct and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities under RMF, ensuring systems achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO).\r\nManage vulnerability analysis and remediation for critical Navy systems and applications.\r\nDevelop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Cybersecurity Strategy and Evaluation (CSSE) documentation, and related artifacts.\r\nDesign and evaluate secure network architectures and system boundaries, incorporating cybersecurity technologies such as:\r\nFirewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)\r\nRouters, Switches, and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)\r\nHost-Based Security Systems (HBSS)\r\nProvide cybersecurity guidance for Platform IT (PIT) systems, supporting both land-based and afloat/tactical environments.\r\nContribute to cybersecurity test planning, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) integration, and secure software/hardware development.\r\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and Navy program offices to ensure compliance with DoD cyber and safety standards.\r\nDeliver concise technical presentations and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.\r\nRequired Skills/Experience\r\nSLBM Programs: Minimum 7 years of direct experience with Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) systems; OR\r\nOther Navy Programs: At least 5 years of program-specific security engineering experience with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems (e.g., Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt); OR\r\nGeneral Experience: 10+ years of general security engineering experience supporting DoD systems.\r\nMinimum 5 years of engineering experience on Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or other Navy tactical combat systems (for at least six senior positions on this contract).\r\nDemonstrated experience in\r\nCybersecurity engineering and risk management\r\nDoD/Navy Assessment & Authorization (A&A)\r\nVulnerability management across complex networked systems\r\nProven understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies, RMF, and Platform IT (PIT) implementation.\r\nExperience with the SSP Validator Handbook (for SLBM programs).\r\nFamiliarity with combat weapons systems and afloat/tactical environments.\r\nHands-on experience designing and assessing secure network architectures, cyber boundaries, and defense-in-depth strategies.\r\nExperience with cyber testing, test analysis, and secure computing system development.\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership.\r\nCertifications (Required)\r\nIAT II, IAM II, or higher (e.g., Security+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent)\r\nNQV certification (desired, if applicable)\r\nSecurity Clearance\r\nActive Top Secret Clearance required; eligibility for higher-level access may be necessary based on program needs.\r\nData Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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