Cyber Systems Engineer 3
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's degree with 5 years, Master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline; or 9 years' experience in cyber systems engineering, systems engineering, or model-based systems engineering related fields in lieu of a degree.
o U.S. Citizenship is required.
o A current active Secret clearance is required to be considered.
o Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
o Ability to obtain, within six months of hire, an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140.
o Demonstrated understanding and application of systems engineering principles, theories, and concepts across the system development lifecycle.
o Hands-on experience using MBSE methods and SysML to build, modify, and maintain system models and related requirements artifacts.
o Experience using Cameo/MagicDraw or equivalent MBSE tools to directly create and maintain model content such as requirements, structure, behavior, interfaces, and traceability; candidates whose experience is limited to model review, comment resolution, or coordination of models developed by others will not be considered sufficiently qualified.
o Experience developing and managing requirements and systems engineering artifacts using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Jira, or equivalent.
o Direct experience in one or more systems engineering activities, including system requirements decomposition, derivation, flow-down, allocation, and traceability; architecture development; high-level or detailed design; implementation; integration; verification; or validation.
o Experience operating across systems engineering and cybersecurity/information assurance considerations in support of system development.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opening for a systems engineer in the Cyber specialty discipline. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Systems Engineer 3 to join our dynamic engineering team. This role involves serving as a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) on a team dedicated to the development of a new solution operating in a multi-level security environment. The position requires expertise in Systems Engineering with an emphasis in Cybersecurity.
Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program:
o Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements
o Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives
o As a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems
o Participate as part of an extended team of US government and suppliers of cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locations
o Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
o Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements
o Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams
o Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed
o Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures
o Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk
o Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.
o Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules
o Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems
o Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation
o Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment
o Support program engineering review boards
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Demonstrated experience developing system architectures for complex aerospace vehicles or subsystems using MBSE (SysML).
o OMG SysML Model User Certification.
o IASAE Level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140.
o Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing on the Sentinel program.
o Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.
o Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.
o Experience innovating in cybersecurity accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment.
o Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements.
o Experience managing or supporting efforts executed within an Agile and DevSecOps process model.
o Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.
o Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements, security constraints, or information assurance considerations into system architecture, design, or MBSE products.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
5/40 work week. On-site in San Antonio, TX.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Rate: Up to $148.15 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/29/2026
Attention: Zachary Fasano
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: zfasano@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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