ANALYGENCE is seeking a skilled Security Engineer professional to support Department of Defense (DoD) systems through the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. This position will support NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities include authoring cybersecurity documentation, conducting system analysis, and developing A&A artifacts in alignment with DoD policies and standards (e.g., DoDI 8500.2, DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines).

 

Responsibilities:

 

Develop and maintain A&A documentation using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio). Analyze and document system architecture and operations from a cybersecurity perspective. Identify system CONOPS and derive Mission Assurance Categorization. Recommend and implement logical and physical security solutions to meet DoD compliance requirements. Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations to ensure system hardening. Identify and resolve compliance gaps between system configurations and DoD policies. Author and update system security requirements and specifications. Perform Red Team and Blue Team vulnerability testing using tools like ACAS and also manual techniques. Conduct and document risk assessments based on known vulnerabilities and threat actor tactics. Analyze and secure physical and virtual connectivity of Naval warfare systems and interfaces. Serve as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), managing all cybersecurity aspects of assigned systems. Define and implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plans. Plan, execute, and document results of system security tests. Assist with developing cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, best practices, guidance and procedures for combat systems. Assist with analysis of cybersecurity, intelligence, and information technology policy gaps for combat systems. Conduct cybersecurity-related research, analysis, and coordination activities in support of DoD cyber assurance and policy efforts. Assist with development of cybersecurity risk assessment analysis and risk mitigation plans. Develop and/or use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.Minimum of 2 years of experience with security engineering with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems, ORMinimum of 5 years of general security engineering experience.Preferred experience with Security Engineering on Combat Weapon Systems (Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt)Minimum IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01Strong understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies for both land-based and afloat/tactical systems.Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.Minimum Active Secret Clearance.