Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Location: On-site in Washington D.C. Clearance Required: TS/SCI Position Overview: OMNI Consulting Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to provide expert-level security management and support for systems across various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role involves assessing, designing, and implementing security requirements, collaborating with defense contractors and program managers to ensure robust security controls, and aligning risk mitigation strategies with system architecture and operational capabilities. Key Responsibilities: System Lifecycle Security Management: Participate in acquisition and CONOP meetings (e.g., PMR, PDR, CDR) to understand operational needs and security requirements for systems across different SDLC stages. Design and develop security requirements to mitigate risks while ensuring systems maintain their full operational capabilities. Risk Mitigation and Control Implementation: Engage in architecture-level and implementation-level meetings to retain a system-wide security perspective and apply risk mitigation strategies at appropriate levels. Select and customize controls from the NIST SP 800-53 catalog to meet specific system needs, assess residual risks, and provide recommendations to the Authorizing Official. Contractor Guidance and Verification: Guide and validate defense contractors' work to ensure compliance with program requirements, goals, and industry best practices. Participate in technical discussions, trade studies, and working groups to support informed decision-making. Stakeholder Communication: Interface with program managers to communicate security goals, strategies, and mitigations, addressing their priorities for cost and schedule without compromising security. Security Assessments: Review system and network artifacts, conduct security assessments against selected control baselines, and evaluate software and hardware for security integrity prior to network integration. Qualifications: Experience: 10-15 years of relevant technical experience, including a demonstrated ability to assess, articulate, and mitigate security risks across complex systems. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Clearance: Active TS/SCI is required. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of DoD security requirements (DoD 8500.1-M, JSIG) and NIST SP 800-53 controls. Demonstrated technical proficiency in at least one cybersecurity domain, such as communications, networks, embedded systems, software, or system testing. Experience with Special Access Programs, acquisition programs, software engineering, or code review. Certifications: IAM Level II (e.g., CISSP, CISM) required. Additional sub-field certifications (e.g., CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, OSCP) are highly desirable. Skills: Strong research skills and a desire to learn new and emerging technologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for program meetings. Secret clearance ARE WE THE ONE? OMNI Consulting Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating game-changing value and simple solutions for complex demands. OMNI is built on the idea that change moves the world forward and through creative and entrepreneurial leadership Omni maintains a bold reputation within the DoD/Aerospace community and across the various other industries we support. As an OMNI employee, you can be assured of extensive growth opportunities, inordinately competitive salary compensation packages, and the unparalleled support of the OMNI family. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our benefits packages are designed to meet the needs of all our employees and dependents: Medical Coverage Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Company Sponsored Social Events IS IT A MATCH? If you are interested in this position or other opportunities at OMNI, please let us know We only need your resume and some basic details to get things started. Even if you aren't a match, we may still be interested We will keep your resume on-file and will let you know if something matching your skills comes along.