Junior Security Systems Engineer

ANALYGENCE is seeking a Junior Security Systems Engineerto support Department of Defense (DoD) systems through the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. The JSSE will assist in developing secure architectures, authoring cybersecurity documentation, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting accreditation processes to ensure mission assurance and system compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in authoring DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) artifacts.

• Document systems from a cybersecurity perspective using MS Word, Excel, Visio, and other tools.

• Derive and document system CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization.

• Research, recommend, and document logical/physical solutions to prevent, detect, and correct system vulnerabilities.
• Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations to engineering efforts.

• Develop secure network architectures and engineering documentation using Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles.

• Develop, execute, and document security test procedures.
• Assist in analyzing designated US Naval warfare systems against known vulnerabilities, hacker techniques, and exploits.

• Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) planning and execution.

• Prepare System Security Administrator and Operators Manuals (SSAOM).
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and resolve Interim ATO (IATO) issues.

• Conduct risk assessments and support technical requirement specifications.

• Develop Microsoft PowerPoint materials for program briefings.

• Translate complex engineering concepts into simplified explanations for diverse audiences.

• Assist in developing cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, guidance, and procedures for combat systems.

• Conduct cybersecurity-related research, gap analysis, threat analysis, and risk assessments for combat systems.

• Use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.

• Minimum of 1 year of engineering or cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01
• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF, PIT, and military system specifications.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity boundary defense techniques and appliances.
• Experience in secure network architecture, security design, cyber testing, test analysis, or secure system development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to document systems and processes clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint