Cyber Systems Engineer

This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active TS/SCISecurity Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role. What is the Government Services Team and why join? Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost‑effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission‑critical systems. What will you be doing? WWT is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer that will serve as a senior technical lead supporting the design, deployment, integration, and validation of cyber deception and threat detection technologies for a U.S. Navy Cyber Defense pilot. This role blends hands‑on engineering, solution architecture, and trusted‑advisor responsibilities, supporting phased pilot execution while shaping production‑ready architectures aligned to Navy modernization and Defensive Cybersecurity Operations (DCO). The engineer will work directly with Navy cyber operators, architects, and leadership to translate mission requirements into secure, scalable designs, integrate deception capabilities into enterprise cyber tooling, and guide operators through testing, training, and transition to operations. Key Responsibilities: Platform Deployment & Integration Install, configure, and operate Acalvio ShadowPlex platforms (ADCs, sensors, decoys, breadcrumbs, identity artifacts). Design and deploy deception strategies across segmented enterprise and enclave environments. Validate platform stability, resilience, and performance at increasing scale. Support multi‑VLAN, trunked, and segmented deployments across large‑scale environments. Deploy solutions in virtualized environments (VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V, KVM). Integrate deception telemetry into SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK, or equivalent). Enable SOAR integrations (Splunk Phantom, Cortex XSOAR, etc.) for triage and response workflows. Integrate endpoint deception with EDR platforms (CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, etc.). Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership Lead technical discovery and design workshops with Navy stakeholders. Translate mission, security, and compliance requirements into actionable architectures and deployment models. Whiteboard and document solution designs spanning on‑prem, enclave, and hybrid‑cloud environments. Develop engineering diagrams, deployment patterns, and standardized runbooks supporting repeatable delivery. DevSecOps & Automation Enablement Apply DevSecOps and automation principles to platform deployment, configuration, and validation. Leverage scripting and automation frameworks to improve repeatability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Support containerized and virtualized environments where applicable. Testing, Validation & Compliance Alignment Execute acceptance test plans aligned to defined use cases and Navy success criteria. Perform controlled adversary simulations to validate detection fidelity and forensic capture. Support RMF, IATT/ATT, and compliance documentation by mapping technical outcomes to security controls. Ensure all activities align with DoD security governance, Zero Trust principles, and enclave constraints. Deliver hands‑on operator training and technical enablement sessions. Support train‑the‑trainer models for sustained Navy operations. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical maturity. Provide executive‑level summaries and production readiness recommendations. Required Skills & Experience Core Technical & Architectural Skills Strong background in cyber systems engineering and solution architecture. Experience designing secure hybrid‑cloud and enclave‑based architectures. Hands‑on expertise with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux systems. Deep understanding of enterprise networking (VLANs, trunking, routing, firewalls, DNS/DHCP). Experience deploying solutions in virtualized environments (VMware ESXi, KVM, Hyper‑V). Cyber Defense & Tooling Experience integrating security platforms with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR tooling. Strong understanding of attack lifecycle, lateral movement, and identity‑based threats. Ability to analyze and interpret forensic artifacts, logs, PCAPs, and incident telemetry. Automation, DevSecOps & Compliance Experience with automation pipelines, configuration management, and secure baselines. Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, ACAS/Nessus, eMASS, and Zero Trust Architecture. Ability to translate compliance requirements into practical engineering actions. Technologies & Platforms Security & Deception Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Phantom, ELK (Elastic) Cortex XSOAR Infrastructure & Platforms VMware ESXi Kubernetes (RKE2 or equivalent) AWS and Azure GovCloud (IL4–IL6) Operating Systems & Tooling Windows Server, Windows 10/11 NGINX, SQL/MariaDB Desired Qualifications (Strongly Preferred) 8+ years supporting U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or DoD cyber environments. Experience with CANES, NIWC PAC and/or LANT, NCDOC, or Navy cyber labs. Proven ability to support presales engineering, SOW development, and POC execution. Recognized as a trusted technical advisor to government stakeholders. Demonstrated experience delivering technical training and mentoring engineers. Acalvio ShadowPlex (ADC, sensors, decoys, identity deception) Certifications CISSP (preferred) AWS Cloud Practitioner or equivalent Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification Clearance Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. Benefits Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program WWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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