• Cyber Systems Security Engineer

    Actalent (Orlando, FL)


    Cyber Systems Security Engineer – Embedded Systems Focus

     

    Join our Program Protection Organization as a Cyber Systems Security Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in safeguarding advanced technologies across Missiles and Fire Control. Our team leads the charge in Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity, ensuring secure product development from concept to sustainment.

     

    We’re seeking a hands-on engineer with deep experience in embedded systems and embedded software security—not a traditional ISSO/ISSM profile. This role is ideal for someone who has worked directly with embedded platforms, implemented security features at the firmware/software level, and understands the unique challenges of securing hardware-integrated systems.

     

    What You’ll Be Doing

    As a Cyber Systems Security Engineer, you will:

    + Lead embedded System Security Engineering efforts throughout the DoD Weapon System development lifecycle

    + Design and implement security features in embedded software and firmware

    + Perform threat assessments and risk mitigation for embedded systems

    + Decompose and validate System Security Engineering requirements specific to embedded platforms

    + Develop and verify hardware/software-based security solutions

    + Architect and deploy state-of-the-art embedded cybersecurity countermeasures

    + Analyze vulnerabilities and threats targeting embedded systems

    + Prototype and test embedded security defenses against cyber-attacks

    Required Skills & Experience

    + Strong background in embedded systems engineering

    + Proven experience in embedded software development (e.g., C/C++, RTOS, bare-metal programming)

    + Hands-on experience implementing security features in embedded environments

    + Familiarity with DoD Weapon System cybersecurity requirements

    + Expertise in vulnerability analysis and risk management for embedded platforms

    + Experience with System Security Engineering processes and lifecycle

    + Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

    Preferred Skills

    + Systems Engineering

    + Requirements Analysis

    + Secure Boot, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), or similar technologies

    + Cryptographic implementation in embedded systems

    + Experience with hardware/software co-design for security

    Experience Level

    Intermediate to Advanced – Ideal for engineers with 3–8 years of embedded cybersecurity experience in defense or high-assurance systems.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $58.80 - $58.80/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.