Entry To Mid-Level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (607731)

Progeny Systems Corporation is a privately-held, high-tech small business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. Progeny Systems is seeking a highly motivated Entry to mid-level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support for the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and processes in support of U.S Navy Cybersecurity Software.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate system requirements and configuration for compliance with Authorization and Accreditation requirements.
• Analyze current systems engineering documentation and processes, work with customers to determine needs.
• Derive and/or assist with generating Subsystem Level Requirements, Software Requirement Specification (SRS), Interface Requirements Specification (IRS) from Security Controls, Performance Specification (PSPEC), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents.
• Work closely with small group of developers to ensure implementation is in accordance with the requirements.
• Participate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis.
• Research, identify, and evaluate enterprise applications used to support the program.
• Support Authorization and Accreditation documentation creation and activities
• Review and execute various test procedures including Performance Verification Test (PVT), System Level Test (SLT), etc. to ensure testing appropriately validates requirements
• Communicate project/program issues to Lead/Chief Engineer periodically.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
• High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Degree, work experience, or strong interest in cybersecurity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required.
• Awareness of cyber standards like ICD-503, NIST 800-53, DJSIG, or the DoD 8500 series
• Familiarity with topics including: TLS/SSL and AES encryption; SHA hashing; access control; auditing; network firewalling; intrusion detection/prevention.
• Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a *must*.
• Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.

Education/Experience

• Cybersecurity minor or certification a plus.
• BS in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact our recruiting department at [email protected] or call 703.368.6107. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits:

To learn more about the Benefits offered by Progeny Systems, including a minimum $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires, please visit our website at http://www.progeny.net/careers.

About Progeny Systems

Progeny Systems is a privately held, high-tech small business that provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including: technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; biometrics; knowledge management; undersea vehicles; open architecture; electromagnetic maneuver warfare; electronics packaging; and image/video processing/analysis.

Progeny System's ability to leverage flexibility, rapid turnaround, customer responsiveness, and encourage an environment for experimental research has been critical to our success in developing, producing and supporting numerous mission critical national defense systems.

Progeny has provided highly complex products/programs to the United States Government in collaboration with the following agencies, among others:

• United States Navy

• United States Air Force

• United States Army

• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

• National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)