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Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Description
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title: Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engineer –C5ISR
Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite –9/80 Schedule)
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $73.80 –$85.71/hour
Position Overview
Contract Professionals, Inc. Is seeking a Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engineer to support cyber architecture, evaluation, testing, and compliance across military ground combat platforms. This role supports C5ISR integration efforts and is responsible for ensuring balanced, compliant, and secure cyber-physical system design across vehicle platforms.
This is a senior-level engineering leadership role operating in coordination with Chief Engineers, Systems Engineering leadership, and cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Key Responsibilities
•Lead integration of cyber architecture across vehicle systems
•Develop and manage system-level cyber requirements and interface allocations (SWaP-CRaM considerations)
•Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA)
•Lead Cyber Tabletop Exercises (CTTX)
•Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53
•Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms
•Manage system-level trade studies balancing space, weight, power, cost, reliability, and performance
•Oversee development and execution of verification and validation plans
•Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for cyber-related issues
•Evaluate emerging Cyber and C5ISR technologies
•Coordinate with platform IPTs for requirements decomposition and compliance
•Develop and review technical milestone artifacts and CDRLs
•Support production, test, and field integration activities
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field
•10+ years of relevant engineering experience
•Experience in embedded systems cybersecurity within automotive or military platforms
•Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML
•Experience performing TARA and cyber risk assessments
•Knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-37, 800-53)
•Experience developing and managing system-level cyber requirements
•Experience leading technical development teams
•Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance
•U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience supporting military vehicle development and integration
•Experience with cyber warfare (offensive and/or defensive)
•Familiarity with electrical LRUs and embedded electronic systems
•Experience interpreting high-level customer requirements and flowing them to subsystem teams
•Experience in cyber-physical system security
•Strong documentation and technical reporting skills
Additional Requirements
•Ability to travel up to 15% (domestic and limited international)
•Ability to work in shop, plant, lab, and vehicle integration environments
•Ability to pass Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR) testing
Work Schedule
9/80 schedule available (every other Friday off).
About Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a workforce solutions provider supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced engineering programs nationwide. CPI connects experienced professionals with mission-critical initiatives supporting national security.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
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
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.