Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer Job Listing at SPA in Washington, DC (Job ID 2025-19840)

Description

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work in our office location, if required, up to full time
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent
• At least 7 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
• Ability to receive high level guidance and execute with little to no oversight; Need to be proactive and execute to get program through cyber requirements and any barriers
• Competence in evaluating cyber compliance with DOD regulations and an understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework / Authority to Operate (ATO) and Cyber Ready processes
• Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in STEM or equivalent.
• Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
• Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer to provide full-time direct support to the Program Protection, Systems Engineering Leads and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for Advanced Radars programs in support of PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors and Lasers.

You will serve as an RMF and Cyber SME within the Program Protection Working Group and provide direct support working as a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst / Engineer representing and augmenting the government supporting Authorizations and Assessment and Cyber Security efforts. You will be responsible for all aspects of the Advanced Radars program post Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase cybersecurity support to the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA). You will be expected to oversee the Cyber security posture and Authority to Operate compliance statuses and measures for all Advanced Radars RMF packages. The Advanced Radars programs are in transition to the In-service Engineering Agent (ISEA) and so responsibilities will include providing technical and programmatic support services and an ability to understand and communicate effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all levels of government and industry, reporting to the Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM). We expect you to provide educated advice and deliverables to the level of SPA's highest quality standards—delivered on time, error-free, and suitable for the intended purpose.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range:  $135 - $195k.