Weapon Systems Cybersecurity Manager

Role Overview

• Apply RMF, JSIG, CUI, ICD 503, ISO 27001 to define security objectives, protection needs, and verification methods for weapon‑system platforms.
• Inform and develop requirements for SSE, assurance, and supply‑chain risk management (SCRM); produce security views and viewpoints within system architecture.
• Lead and facilitate implementation of SSE across concept, design, development, testing, and sustainment phases.
• Provide independent governance of company Principles and Operating Practices for WSC to NGAS programs.
• Assess maturity and risk.
• Assess WSC aligned strategic program execution capability for NGAS programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities, hazards, and threats; design proactive and reactive security functions within a balanced risk‑control strategy.
• Quantify costs/benefits of security functions; support analysis of alternatives, engineering trade‑offs, and risk‑treatment decisions.
• Conduct system security analyses, provide documented evidence that security claims are satisfied, and substantiate trustworthiness of the system.
• Provide strategic direction and lead daily operations of the WSC team (assignment of work, schedules, workflow, operating costs); manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the assigned work package.
• Conduct planning, estimation, workforce tracking, business analytics, and technical budget management for the unit.
• Directly supervise non‑exempt staff; monitor work, provide day‑to‑day direction, and perform operational tasks as needed.
• Administer department procedures affecting individual employees; ensure compliance with corporate policies and FLSA executive exemption criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field and 9 years of experience systems engineering experience, with at least 4 years in security engineering for defense weapon systems OR Master’s degree in STEM and 7 years of experience systems engineering experience, with at least 4 years in security engineering for defense weapon systems.
• 3 years of program management experience overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance on large-scale development contracts.
• Full working knowledge of RMF, JSIG, CUI, ICD 503, ISO 27001.
• Prior experience developing security requirements, verification/validation methods, and security architectures.
• Experience with supply-chain risk management and SCRM processes.
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business