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Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

MANTECH · Washington, DC, US

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Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Experience
7+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 6, 2026
Job description

About this role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Washington D.C Navy Yard. This is an hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Act as Systems Engineer for machinery controls (Machinery Control and Monitoring System - MCMS) and shipboard HM&E networks (Federated Machinery Local Area Network – FMLAN) for Nimitz and Ford Class aircraft carriers.
  • Lead multiple stakeholders through risk assessment and technical decision-making.
  • Coordinate directly with technical and programmatic authorities
  • Collaborate with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding – Newport News (SUPSHIP) to resolve Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (DNC) System technical matters
  • Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and electronic Liaison Action Request (eLAR)
  • Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs alongside In-service Engineering Agents (ISEAs)
  • Collect and issue DNC Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations
  • Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and prior experience as a US Navy LDO/CWO/CPO
  • 7+ years of experience in shipboard machinery controls, digital network control systems (DNC/DNCG), and broader HM&E architecture
  • Experience leading technical teams composed of multiple stakeholders from different organizations
  • Experience with US Navy machinery control networks, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and/or HM&E networks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with nuclear powered ships
  • Experience working with technical authorities in PAE Maritime, NAVSEA 05/08 and programmatic authorities across the Navy Enterprise
  • Experience working with non-technical leadership
  • Experience with US Navy, US Coast Guard, or Military Sealift Command vessels

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active/current Secret Security Clearance or obtain an interim secret clearance before starting

Physical Requirements:

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
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