Information Assurance and Security Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Provide cybersecurity and systems engineering support throughout the system lifecycle .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMiddletown • Rhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,000 - $126,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity engineering and systems engineering, with a strong focus on test and evaluation (T&E) activities, vulnerability assessments, and system hardening. Proficient in analyzing technical documentation and providing actionable recommendations to enhance system security and operational readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity EngineeringTest And Evaluation (T&E)Linux And Windows Systems AdministrationRisk Management Framework (RMF)Vulnerability Assessments

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity TestingPenetration TestingSystems EngineeringTechnical Documentation AnalysisConfiguration ManagementOperational TestingDeficiency TrackingCorrective Action VerificationSystem HardeningAcquisition Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

BYG-1NPESHBSSTactical NetworksMission Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceCybersecurity Certifications

Industry Keywords

DoDDoWProgram ProtectionAnti-TamperSupply Chain Risk ManagementFleet OperationsShipboard Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cybersecurity and systems engineering support throughout the system lifecycle
Support DoD/DoW acquisition activities, including technical reviews, developmental and operational testing, post-Milestone C production, modernization, and sustainment
Plan, coordinate, and execute T&E events, including cybersecurity testing, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, red team activities, and operational testing
Develop and review test plans, procedures, objectives, scenarios, data requirements, reports, and corrective action documentation
Analyze test results and cybersecurity findings to identify vulnerabilities, deficiencies, interoperability concerns, and remediation requirements
Support regression testing and verification of corrective actions
Review system requirements, engineering changes, configuration changes, and technical documentation for cybersecurity and operational impacts
Support Linux and Windows systems administration in tactical network and mission system environments
Provide recommendations to improve system security, readiness, risk posture, and sustainment
Prepare technical briefings, status reports, risk summaries, and action-item tracking
Support Program Protection, Anti-Tamper, supply chain risk management, system hardening, and RMF activities
Travel to government, vendor, fleet, and operational sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Active Secret clearance or eligibility for reinstatement
Three or more years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, T&E, systems administration, or a related field
Demonstrated experience planning and executing T&E activities, analyzing results, tracking deficiencies, and verifying corrective actions
Familiarity with DoD/DoW acquisition processes, including post-Milestone C support and sustainment
Experience with Linux and/or Windows systems
Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, system security, or information assurance activities
Ability to analyze technical documentation, engineering changes, test results, and cybersecurity findings
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable cybersecurity certifications
Preferred: Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs, shipboard systems, tactical networks, or fleet operations
Preferred: Experience with cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, red team activities, vulnerability assessments, and security control assessments
Preferred: Experience supporting production, fielding, modernization, configuration management, obsolescence management, and sustainment
Preferred: Knowledge of RMF, Program Protection, Anti-Tamper, supply chain risk management, and system hardening
Preferred: Experience with BYG-1, NPES, Strategic Systems Programs, HBSS, or similar mission systems
Preferred: Experience working with government test organizations or operational test agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexible work hours
Single accrual leave plan
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance