Cyber Systems Engineer

Ready to dive into and learn the latest cyber strategies and techniques? Are you all about tackling the toughest puzzles? Ready to bring your A-game? Well, buckle up and join us at Percival – where we're all about putting people first and having a blast while we're at it. Based in Columbia, Maryland, our squad is on a big mission: developing top-notch talent and technical solutions to safeguard our nation's most critical assets. From digging deep into vulnerabilities and cracking codes to developing cutting-edge software, our team does it all. If you are a Cyber Systems Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together – and have a blast while we're at it!

Job Type:

• Mid or Senior Level, Full Time
• Non-Remote – Columbia, MD

Clearance & Citizenship Requirements:

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required
• Due to these clearance requirements, US citizenship is also required

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform traditional System Engineering and Vulnerability research with a focus on OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) and DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities
• Activities are focused on analyzing large-scale weapon systems, breaking the systems down into components, analyzing components/systems for cyber vulnerabilities, and developing mitigations or countermeasures

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have a degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Information Systems. 
• System Engineering of secure command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I systems)
• Analyzing needs, deriving system level requirements, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation and maintenance of computer networks and systems
• Microelectronics Engineering, integrated circuit design and integrated circuit reverse engineering skills
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a system engineer

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160 systems security engineering considerations for systems engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development
• Experience with independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities
• Familiarity with weapons system/space-based systems/embedded systems/tactical networks development, sustainment, and security operations is a plus
• Experience in vulnerability discovery, and analysis tools, fuzzing tools, and dynamic system analysis

Application Process:

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin