RMF / Cyber Systems Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking an RMF / Cyber Systems Engineer to support government and national security programs requiring secure, resilient, and mission‑critical systems. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, and risk management, supporting systems that extend beyond traditional enterprise IT and into embedded, mission, and platform‑based environments.

The successful candidate will lead or support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities while collaborating closely with systems engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to ensure systems are designed, authorized, and operated in accordance with security and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support development and coordination of RMF authorization packages, including IATT and ATO submissions, in accordance with DoD and government standards.

• Develop, review, and maintain required security artifacts, including:

• System Security Plans (SSPs)

• Program Protection Plans (PPP)

• Supporting RMF documentation and evidence

• Manage POA&M development, tracking, and remediation planning, supporting risk acceptance and authorization decisions.

• Evaluate cybersecurity and operational risk for systems incorporating embedded technologies, hardware, firmware, or specialized components, including non‑traditional IT systems.

• Collaborate with systems engineering teams to:

• Define system requirements and security objectives

• Decompose complex systems into assessable components

• Ensure security is integrated throughout the system lifecycle

• Support system design, architecture, and documentation efforts with a focus on security, resilience, and operational readiness.

• Brief and communicate effectively with senior government, customer, and corporate leadership, translating technical and risk‑based information into actionable insights.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical fieldand 10+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of cybersecurity engineering principles and secure system design.

• Experience supporting or developing RMF artifacts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and authorization documentation (IATT / ATO).

• Ability to assess and evaluate systems beyond traditional enterprise IT, including mission systems and embedded or hardware‑based platforms.

• Proven experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams in constrained or classified environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing technical and non‑technical stakeholders. ,

• Active Top Secret clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.

• Familiarity with SysML tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or IBM Rhapsody.

• Exposure to DoDAF or UAF architectural frameworks.

• Experience with embedded systems, microelectronics, FPGA, or circuit card design from a security or systems assessment perspective. ,

• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) in support of analysis or automation.

• Prior experience supporting DoD or national security programs.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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