Progeny Hiring for Entry to Mid-level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (613782) at US, United States Full Time

Progeny Systems LLC , a General Dynamics Mission Systems company is a high-tech business that provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients

Progeny Systems is seeking an entry- or mid-level systems engineer to join a team responsible for developing SecDevOps software for the US Navy. Candidates will support the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and processes in support of the team. Successful candidates will possess a trained eye for detail, will be reliable, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Analyze current systems engineering documentation and processes, work with customers to determine needs.

· Work closely with small groups of developers to ensure implementation is in accordance with the requirements.

· Research, identify, and evaluate enterprise applications used to support the program.

· Derive and/or assist with generating System/Subsystem Level Requirements, Users Manual, Performance Specification (PSPEC), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents.

· Write, review, and execute various test procedures including Performance Verification Test (PVT), System Level Test (SLT), etc. to ensure testing appropriately validates requirements.

· Evaluate system requirements and configuration for compliance with Authorization and Accreditation requirements.

· Support Authorization and Accreditation documentation creation and activities.

· Work with developers to write automated tests for various software components.

· Communicate project/program issues to Lead/Chief Engineer periodically.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Degree, work experience, or strong interest in cybersecurity.

• Familiarity with topics including SecDevOps methodologies, Containerization, Kubernetes, Virtualization, TLS/SSL and AES encryption, auditing, certificate use, etc.

• Awareness of cyber standards such as STIG, CIS-20, OWASP, NIST 800-53.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g., UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.

• Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a must.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic Linux command-line knowledge.

• Ability to read Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and Python source code helpful but not required.

  Education/Experience

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

• Cybersecurity minor or certification a plus.

  Security Clearance

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

Physical and Mental Requirements for all positions:

• Prolonged stationary periods at a desk

• General ability to operate computer and other productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.

• Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds at times

• Effectively communicate with others

• Ability to stay focused and provide attention to detail.

• Ability to think analytically and apply problem solving skills to scenarios throughout the course of the workday

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 LLC , a General Dynamics Mission Systems company is a high-tech 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)