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SYSTEM ENGINEER - Zero Trust - 12+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - IW - 5015

Linthicum Heights, MDOnsiteFull Time$219,000–$232,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Zero Trust
  • System Engineering
  • TS/SCI w/Poly
  • DOD Systems
  • OCO
  • DCO
  • vulnerability assessments
  • systems engineering principals
  • security requirements
  • systems resiliency

Nice to have

  • Sec+
  • CISSP
  • CEH
  • NIST SP 800-160
  • INCOSE

Role summary

Halogen Engineering Group seeks a System Engineer with Zero Trust experience in Linthicum Heights, MD. This onsite role requires a current TS/SCI with a Polygraph clearance (less than 6 years old) and 12+ years of System Engineering experience. The engineer will perform cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability assessments, and technical evaluations of proposals, applying an Offensive Cyber Operations mindset to Defensive Cyber Operations. Responsibilities include verifying security requirements, incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents, and fostering customer relationships. The position offers a salary range of $219K-$232K annually.

System Engineer - Zero Trust - 12+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a System Engineer with Zero Trust experience to join our team.


Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required (Poly must be less than 6 years old)

Salary Range

The projected compensation range for this position is 219K-232K (annualized USD).

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.


Capabilities

  • Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.
  • Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture
  • Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
  • Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
  • Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our mission


Requirements

Required Skills

  • Zero Trust Experience

Desired Skills

  • Cybersecurity certification (Sec+, CISSP, CEH, etc)
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160
  • Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes
  • Experience with / knowledge of large-scale DOD Systems

Qualifications

  • Must will have minimum 12 years of System Engineering experience
  • High School Diploma: + 12 years System Engineering Experience
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree: STEM field + 8 years System Engineering
  • Relevant Master's degree: STEM field + 6 years System Engineering
  • Relevant BS degree in STEM field


Benefits


CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

  • Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
  • Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
  • CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
Guardian Insurance 
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Dental Plan

  • Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

  • Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

· 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

· 20 Paid Time Off Days

· 6 Federal Holidays

· 5 Floating Holidays

Bonuses

· Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.



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