MDA Cyber and System Security Engineer

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is here to solve diverse and challenging technical problems in a dynamic, stimulating environment, while providing unsurpassed value to our customers.

We are pleased to announce an opening for a Missile Defense System Security Engineer/Analyst who will join our Engineering Services Team in Huntsville, AL, and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces. Qualified candidates will be part of an exceptional team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight.

Responsibilities:

nSI has an opening for a talented Cyber/System Security Engineer supporting the MDA Cyber Engineering Director (CEY) in implementing new cyber and technology protection capability across the Missile Defense System. Activities include supporting Government cyber engineering activities to guide development of robust new system cyber protection capabilities and efforts to ensure U.S. critical technology is protected against reverse engineering threats.

The selected candidate will provide direct engineering and analysis support to the MDA Cyber Engineering Director. Duties include:

• Formulate cyber engineering assessment needs and cyber test objectives, establish cyber test plans, and participate in cyber test execution
• Assess mitigation plans to correct cyber deficiencies and system-level cyber risks
• Participate in MDA engineering working groups to assess proposed Missile Defense System engineering changes for cyber engineering impacts
• Analyze new cybersecurity systems engineering changes to Missile Defense System development programs
• Participate in MDA Systems Engineering Technical Reviews and Technical Interchange meetings to assess proposed engineering changes for cyber engineering impacts
• Provide engineering services for the development of necessary engineering analysis and documentation to ensure reverse engineering threats to U.S. critical technology can be responsibly mitigated during Requirements generation and derivation, Specification, Design, Integration, and Test
• Translate DoD Anti-Tamper policy into weapon system requirements, specifications, and design
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
• Support MDA’s technical engineering review process and conduct objective engineering evidence reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 12 years of full-time professional experience in a technical field related to missile defense and/or technical analysis of a complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapon system
• A Master of Science or Master of Arts degree from an accredited College or University
  • Note: A BS/BA degree may be considered in lieu of the MS/MA degree for a candidate with 20+ years of relevant professional experience
• Must be eligible to obtain or have an active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to work at our customer site on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL

Lacking any one of these disqualifies an applicant from this job. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Degrees in technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or cyber security
• At least five years in cybersecurity or system security engineering. Cybersecurity/system security engineering experience should include review of system designs from a cybersecurity standpoint, support of system developmental and/or operation cyber testing, and developing and conducting briefings to management/leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and MS Office automation tool proficiency.  
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency Engineering processes and cyber risk methodologies.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions. And as of this year, nou Systems is 100% Employee Owned!

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.