Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Astrion (Washington D.C.)

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Astrion

Location:
United States , Washington D.C.

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior-Level Cybersecurity Engineer located at the Program Executive Office of Integrated Warfare Systems Contract in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Astrion has worked extensively Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Engineering Support Services (PEO IWS ESS) Cyber Contract where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality cyber support tailored to the needs of its clients.

Job Responsibility:

Provide Engineering Support Services (ESS) to NAVSEA PEO IWS Cyber Leads
Work both off-site in contractor spaces and on-site at the Washington Navy Yard
Design and coordinate the implementation of cybersecurity solutions on surface combat systems
Experience planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures
Serve as liaison between Program Office and internal/external stakeholders
Manage the development and integration of cyber capabilities onto surface warfare combat systems
Conduct independent technical assessments of cybersecurity evaluation results and test reports to inform system upgrade recommendations
Develop briefs on cybersecurity, system development, emergent cyber issues, and schedule risks to convey critical information to Navy Leadership (Civilian, Military, etc.)
Facilitate working groups on cyber activities within the combat system
Provide inputs and present statuses regularly to Navy Leadership, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), etc.
Oversee end-to-end funding operations, gather and analyze requirements for upcoming fiscal years, refine tasking to align with strategic objectives, and input data into financial platforms

Requirements:

Active DoD SECRET Clearance
Cybersecurity and computer networking skills are highly desired along with basic competency with MS Office and technical writing
Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01
Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
Ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to assign work and manage personnel and tasks
Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to Government and Military leadership
Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas
Leadership skills
Must have an active DoD SECRET security clearance and must be able to maintain one
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Technical IT and cyber security background
A high school degree, or a GED, and more than twenty (20) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization OR A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization OR A master’s degree in a relevant field and ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization

Nice to have:

Knowledge of PEO IWS Instruction 5239.1
Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems
At least one or more of the following is preferred: A+
Sec+
CAP
IAM
CISSP
CEH

What we offer:

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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