Senior Systems Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Mayvin is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to help our DHS CWMD client with the application of systems security within its programs.
The position will work with both information security, program managers, and program maintainers to translate each other's needs, convey the advantages and benefits of system security, and help ensure proper coordination early in the program lifecycle.
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S.
Citizen to be considered for this position.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
This position is based out of the Washington DC area, 90% telework.
Responsibilities:
• Define customer needs, security protection requirements including cyber resiliency needed to reduce mission / business / organizational risk to an acceptable level
• Assist with achieving required security functionality early in the systems' development lifecycle, documenting requirements.
• Apply knowledge of regulations and policies related to Enterprise Architecture, and Information Security, including NIST (SP) 800-160 Volumes 1 and 2, NIST SP 800-161, DHS Information Technology Strategy, DHS Zero Trust Strategy in designing secure solutions
• Conduct design, synthesis, and system validation while considering the goals of the acquisition program
• Effectively communicate technical details verbally and in writing to people of varying technical backgrounds Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field of study from a fully accredited institution.
(Advanced degree preferred but not required) with a minimum of 10 years of related experience (or 8 with a Master's degree), which may include systems security, cyber / information security, systems engineering, and government acquisition programs
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support and manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Mastery in use of personal computers with extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite; including familiarity with web-based applications such as Microsoft Teams Preferred Qualifications:
• An understanding of DHS/CBP processes and organizational structure is highly desirable
• Experience with government acquisition process preferred
• Educational or professional experience in current capabilities and challenges in sensing techniques for detecting chemical threat agents at the border is preferred.
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