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Greg Allen
Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted: 11/19/2025
2025-11-19
2026-01-05
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Industry: Defense/Government
Job Number: 25-01015
Job Description
Cyber Engineering Manager –C5ISR (Contract)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Contract - $83.00/hr
9/80 Work schedule every other Friday off
Take the lead on critical Cyber and C5ISR engineering initiatives that support next-generation ground combat platforms. We’re seeking an experienced Cyber Engineering Manager to guide architecture, compliance, and technical integration across complex vehicle systems. In this role, you will help shape secure, resilient solutions that directly support U.S. Defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
(Candidates are evaluated on overall experience;not all items are required.)
Why Join CPI?
About CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning staffing firm connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Contract - $83.00/hr
9/80 Work schedule every other Friday off
Take the lead on critical Cyber and C5ISR engineering initiatives that support next-generation ground combat platforms. We’re seeking an experienced Cyber Engineering Manager to guide architecture, compliance, and technical integration across complex vehicle systems. In this role, you will help shape secure, resilient solutions that directly support U.S. Defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide technical leadership for Cyber engineering activities and ensure integrated, compliant system designs.
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Develop and manage system requirements, including Space, Weight, Power & Cooling, and Reliability/Maintenance allocations (SWaP-CRaM).
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Drive Cyber and C5ISR best practices, tools, and training across engineering teams.
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Coordinate requirements, architectures, and system design changes, ensuring alignment across cross-functional groups.
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Lead and support trade studies and structured decision-making for Cyber and subsystem designs.
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Oversee verification plans and testing execution, including production and field shakedown activities.
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Participate in and lead troubleshooting, RCCA investigations, and issue resolution for development and production programs.
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Prepare and review design milestone artifacts, CDRLs, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
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Evaluate emerging Cyber and C5ISR technologies for potential integration into combat vehicle platforms.
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Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams on threat analysis, requirement decomposition, and compliance efforts.
(Candidates are evaluated on overall experience;not all items are required.)
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Cyber certifications and management credentials considered).
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10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
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Experience with military or engineering development programs.
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Background in embedded systems engineering and Cyber engineering.
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Knowledge of Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) and Cyber Tabletop Exercises (CTTX).
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Experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other compliance documents.
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Familiarity with federal Cyber regulations (e.G., NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53).
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Experience interpreting high-level requirements and flowing them down to subsystem and technology areas.
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Understanding of Cyber-physical security, embedded systems, electronics, and software principles.
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Experience with modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
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Ability to lead technical teams in Cyber or system development environments.
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Familiarity with military vehicles or automotive systems is a plus.
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Ability to travel up to 15% (mostly domestic, some international).
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Must be able to work on and around military vehicles;ability to pass ASR test may be required.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
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U.S. Citizenship is required due to contractual restrictions.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Why Join CPI?
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Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
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Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
About CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning staffing firm connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Greg Allen
Team Leader - Defense Solutions
With over 14 years of recruiting experience, Greg specializes in recruiting military veterans for Contract Professionals, Inc.'s defense clients nationwide (CONUS)and overseas (OCONUS). Part of his job is to also mentor new CPI recruiters and assist them in meeting their career objectives.
Greg takes great pride in his ability to support our military veterans, as they navigate the transition process. This includes providing transitioning military personnel with job information and vital career guidance, after they are discharged from the military. Greg regularly works to support transitioning military personnel and veterans by matching their skills to a rewarding career within their area of expertise.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
He enjoys golf, cooking, travel, music and most sports! Go Broncos!