Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Undersea Technology Analysis Portfolio (UTAP), within the Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities.  We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA)  Our enduring capabilities include:

• Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
• Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
• Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies
• Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
• Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions

SPA has a near term need for a Cybersecurity Engineer for upcoming support to the Program Executive Office (PEO) for Unmanned and Small Combatants (USC), located at the Washington Navy Yard, DC. PEO USC, through affiliated program offices, designs, procures, and builds the Navy’s unmanned surface and undersea systems delivering the capabilities needed to support a range of fleet operations in the at the best cost-efficient value. The portfolio includes a wide range of UxVs, including Unmanned Surface Vehicles/Vessels (USVs) and Unmanned Undersea Vehicles/Vessels (UUVs). UxVs and unmmaned systems (UxSs) are expanding to multiple ship classes within the U.S. Navy fleet. This contract will support the design, engineering and implementation of UxSs across the U.S. Navy portfolio.

Responsibilities

This Cybersecurity Engineer will prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements. This includes coordinating with Shipbuilders, PARMs, NAVSEA CIO and other stakeholders to accredit and maintain the accreditation of the networks for Unmanned Vehicles (UxVs) within PMS 406 portfolio. Other duties include:

• Planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network
•  Assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies
• Ensuring appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure
• Responding to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports

Washington, D.C. Pay Range:  150-185k.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of professional experience with Cybersecurity Engineering
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent

Desired Qualifications: 

• 15 or more years of professional experience 
• Experience with DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process)
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M