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title: 'Senior Systems Security Engineer at Strategic Data Systems'
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# Senior Systems Security Engineer at Strategic Data Systems

- **Company:** Strategic Data Systems
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2025-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sdatasystems.com/e4526c12-8a70-48a4-9e07-1d5c26d5399e

## Job description

Senior Systems Security Engineer Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Security Engineer to support a DoN customer. Strategic Data Systems is an experienced technical solutions provider for the Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, and other federal customers. Our mission is to provide exceptional technical capabilities, management, and support to the warfighter.

This role provides technical leadership for security and systems administration, including the design, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security solutions in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.

The ideal candidate possesses expertise in vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, STIG implementation, system accreditation, and audits to ensure secure, compliant IT environments across DoD and Navy systems

## Responsibilities

- Design, install, configure, and manage security solutions for Navy IT environments.
- Conduct vulnerability analysis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats.
- Perform SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) scans and implement  STIGs to harden systems.
- Execute virus and malware scans, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Support the accreditation and auditing of systems, maintaining compliance with DoD and Navy security frameworks.
- Troubleshoot security incidents, access control issues, and system vulnerabilities to maintain a resilient IT environment.
- Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity best practices to IT and security teams

Required Qualifications

- Six (6) years of professional experience in relation to IT security with the DoD or Navy. Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, scanning for viruses and other software that is detrimental.
- experience with SIEM tools, endpoint security solutions, and intrusion detection systems
- Qualified experience in accreditation of systems and audits. Conducts and leads TEMPEST testing using approved test plan, the production test procedures and the current National TEMPEST Standard
- This position is required to hold IAM III certifications ( CISM or CISSP)
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

## About Strategic Data Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Strategic Data Systems (SDS) provides comprehensive IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and contact center services to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (established, bootstrapped; no recent funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Keller, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1997
- **Founders**: Jim Christopher

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Government IT services, defense support, cybersecurity, systems engineering
- **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other government agencies
- **Mission**: “Build trusted relationships with our customers and partners by providing cost-effective innovative solutions in a timely, responsive and ethical manner.”

## Products & Services
- **Information Technology**: Comprehensive IT support using ITIL framework and industry best practices, including help desk, infrastructure management, and enterprise IT operations.
- **Cybersecurity**: Persistent cyber awareness, threat protection, and safeguarding of critical information and systems.
- **Engineering**: Requirements analysis, system design, architecture development, testing, and validation for information systems and networks.
- **Contact Center**: Enterprise-level Tier 1 support (e.g., MyNavy Career Center) with 24/7 pay and personnel services, leveraging advanced technology and performance tracking.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Recently awarded its largest prime contract – a $250 million, five-year MyNavy Career Center support contract (2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Navy (primary customer and partner for over 25 years)
- **Growth Signals**: The $250M contract will require up to 550 dedicated professionals across eight U.S. locations; this represents a significant expansion of the company’s workforce and operational footprint.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep government expertise**: 25+ years of trusted relationships with the Navy and Marine Corps.
- **Agility**: Described as “small enough to respond quickly” while capable of managing large-scale, multi-site contracts.
- **End-to-end service range**: Covers IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and contact center – a one-stop partner for federal HR and IT support.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priority**: Successful execution of the MyNavy Human Resources Support Services contract, including hiring and deploying up to 550 personnel.
- **Direction**: Continue to grow its federal footprint by leveraging its proven track record in large-scale, mission-critical support services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-centric, with a focus on responsiveness and ethical service. The company emphasizes building long-term relationships.
- **Work environment**: Services provided at locations throughout the United States; roles are likely on-site at government facilities or in corporate offices.
- **Benefits**: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, and a certification reimbursement program for job-related training and exams.
- **Career development**: Opportunities to work on high-impact government contracts, with support for professional certifications.

## Sources
1. [sdatasystems.com](https://www.sdatasystems.com/) – Homepage with contract announcement and service descriptions
2. [sdatasystems.com/about-us](https://www.sdatasystems.com/about-us/) – Mission, leadership, and benefits information
3. [jobs.lever.co/sdatasystems.com](https://jobs.lever.co/sdatasystems.com) – Career page and job listings
4. [craft.co](https://craft.co/strategic-data-systems) – Company profile (private status, founded year, HQ)

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