Nationwide · 8 hours ago
Senior IT Systems Engineer
Washington Navy Yard, DC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expNationwide is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to provide advanced systems engineering support to the Naval Sea Systems Command. This role focuses on the sustainment and enhancement of the Navy Data Environment and the execution of ship modernization initiatives.
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No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering efforts for the development, integration, and sustainment of complex IT systems supporting Navy modernization
Design and maintain integrated software, hardware, and web application solutions using Agile and DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies
Develop System Security Engineering Plans (SEP), System Security Plans, technical artifacts, and integrated fielding schedules
Support Systems Security Engineering (SSE) activities in accordance with DoD acquisition guidelines
Apply NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework to ensure cybersecurity compliance
Manage system performance assessments, risk analysis, and root cause investigations to improve NDE functionality
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document functional requirements and lessons learned
Participate in technical reviews, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
Support the development of software architecture documents, system specifications, and technical documentation
Provide Help Desk support and resolve technical issues related to NDE modules and applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Systems Engineering
Experience in developing SEP and System Security Plans
Experience supporting SSE activities per DoD acquisition guidelines
Experience designing and maintaining integrated IT solutions using Agile and DevOps/DevSecOps
Milestone management aligned with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements
Applied knowledge of NIST SP 800-37
Able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position
Preferred
Master's degree in Systems Engineering or Cybersecurity
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
15+ years of experience in DoD/Navy Systems Engineering
Familiarity with DoD/DoN Procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process)
Benefits
A liberal vacation plan
A matching retirement program
Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
10001+ employees
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