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Date Posted: 2026-03-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Do you like puzzles? Getting through some of these systems security certifications can feel a bit like a puzzle. There are a lot of different pieces, from our government customer, approving authorities, internal program managers, and all the software, hardware, electrical and mechanical engineers that need to coalesce to create the big picture. Obtaining and maintaining authority to operate (ATO) is a key piece of an even bigger puzzle. Without this piece, there is no puzzle. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products. We are seeking a Senior Systems Security (Cybersecurity) Engineer to function as a key contributor for the Strategic Solutions Security Engineering team. As a member of the Strategic Solutions Security Engineering (SSE) team, we want you to develop solutions to secure the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines like Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptography, NSA Type 1 Certification and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation on various systems. Position Location – Cedar Rapids, IA What YOU will do: You will support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations. You will ensure proposed system changes are reviewed and implemented system modifications do not adversely affect the security of the system. You will implement security improvements by assessing the current situation; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements. You will support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies. You will perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results. You will have hands-on technical duties and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program. You will work with Software Engineer and/or System Engineer team to implement cybersecurity policies, harden the system and document findings. What YOU will learn: YOU will learn to be a more effective Systems Security Engineer and leader by gaining niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do. YOU will take flight to becoming a subject matter expert and leader in cybersecurity within VLF technologies with exposure to the variety of businesses and products in ever evolving field. We are growing, so can you! Qualifications you must have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances. Knowledge in Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37. Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation. Utilize vulnerability scanning tools to include Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker/Tools Familiar with Linux Commands Qualifications we prefer: Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance. DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent). Previous experience with Program Protection Plans (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39 Experienc