System Engineer III

e&e is seeking a System Engineering III – Cybersecurity Systems Engineer for an onsite contract opportunity in Moorestown, NJ!

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex defense systems. This role focuses on cybersecurity requirements engineering, system architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), security controls, risk assessments, and system verification.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and hands-on experience applying cybersecurity principles throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain cybersecurity requirements and traceability.
• Translate RMF and NIST SP 800-53 security controls into system and functional requirements.
• Develop cybersecurity architectures and MBSE models.
• Evaluate system designs and interfaces for cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Support system integration, testing, verification, and resolution of cybersecurity issues.
• Develop verification plans, test objectives, and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and prepare technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, network, and cybersecurity teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong background in systems engineering, cybersecurity requirements, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, SIEM, next-generation firewalls, identity and access management, and network security.
• Experience with system integration, testing, and cybersecurity verification.
• Familiarity with Windows operating environments and complex hardware/software systems.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Background in Navy, DoD, defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience with embedded systems, real-time software, or complex system-of-systems architectures.
• Familiarity with formal engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).

Important: This position requires practical cybersecurity systems engineering experience. Candidates with backgrounds limited to cybersecurity operations, SOC analysis, or IT system administration will not meet the core requirements.