Senior Systems Security Engineer (Security Engineering, Senior Associate)

SummaryThe MIL Corporation seeks a Senior Systems Security Engineer (Security Engineering, Senior Associate) that will support our Naval Aviation acquisition programs; which has an exciting opportunity supporting a major ACAT developmental program. The MIL Corporation provides a full range of engineering services including cyber resiliency engineering, vulnerability research, software and hardware penetration testing, reverse engineering, support of the NAVAIR Red Team, as well as other System Security Engineering (SSE) support to Naval Aviation acquisition programs. This position will be based onsite at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland. This position currently requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements. ResponsibilitiesParticipate in identification of weapon system critical program information (CPI), and determination of consequence of compromise.Conduct analysis and modeling on proposed architectures.Document protective architectures.Develop and advocate contractual requirements in support of developmental programs.Facilitate evaluation of weapons system architectures for compliance to protection standards.Coordinate with program, service, Joint and Department of Defense agencies to ensure system horizontal protection requirements are met.Assist the Navy Verification & Validation (V&V) team with assessment of system designs and solutions.Support program risk management, mitigation and reporting.Communicate across the technical teams to share information, address issues, and accelerate pace of new development.Serve as a Technical Review Board (TRB) member for systems technical events providing SSE expertise.  Travel10 - 15% to other sites, as neededRequired QualificationsAt least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in Systems Engineering including Systems Security Engineering and associated role.Must have programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems and as well as guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems. Required experience with application of systems engineering methods and tools in the development of weapon systems.Knowledge and direct experience in Systems Engineering, SSE and Cyber Security related to weapon systems and platforms.Knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering processes and applications.Knowledge and experience in DoD Systems Acquisition Life Cycle.Desired QualificationsKnowledge with Model Based Systems Engineering & Digital Engineering TransformationsRecent and direct experience in AT systems engineering is highly desired.Recent and direct experience with DoD acquisitions is highly desired.Master’s Degree in Technical Field.EducationBA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline.ClearanceAll applicants for this position must possess a current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.   CompensationThe MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which includes health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.   Salary at MIL is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and contractual limitations. For this position, the projected compensation range is $176,000 - $210,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL’s complete compensation package. Learn more on the MIL Careers page. Why MIL? The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology – and we are looking for candidates like you! Whether you’re fresh out of college, the military, or well into your professional services career, MIL has great job opportunities that might be a great fit. Here at MIL, we pride ourselves on the family-like environment instilled amongst our team. Our employees love working here, and it truly shows through our various recognitions & awards. Some of our most recent awards include:   2021-2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage) 2017-2023 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post) 2018-2023 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work2021 & 2022, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity 2020- 2023, 2017, Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine) 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference. The MIL Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.