Cybersecurity Engineer

JPI Executive Search
Washington, DC
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

JPI is seeking an experienced System Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer to support the U.S. Coast Guard on site 3 days a week in integrating Cybersecurity and Program Protection activities into Coast Guard acquisition policies, programs, and systems.

What You Will Do

Develop and manage acquisition support activities to integrate Cybersecurity and Program Protection into Coast Guard acquisition policies and lifecycle processes. Define system security requirements and associated verification methods; develop security views and viewpoint requirements for system architecture and design.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a high impact position for a senior professional with deep expertise in acquisition cybersecurity, system security engineering, and program protection and a track record of delivering results in complex federal environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 8+ years of Information Technology (IT)-related experience, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory capacity and 3+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity, program protection, or acquisition security
  • Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or DHS programs, including integration of cybersecurity and program protection into the acquisition lifecycle
  • Working knowledge of Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Criticality Analysis (CA), and related program protection frameworks
  • Ability to identify and assess adversary threats, vulnerabilities, and lifecycle risk to acquisition programs
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft technical reports and deliver briefings to senior government officials

Benefits

  • 1099 position
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