MTSI is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to support a key joint development program. The ideal candidate has strong experience in cybersecurity engineering, secure architecture development, and hands‑on technology integration within complex, mission‑driven environments. This posting is for pipeline needs to support expected future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber‑focused systems engineering activities, including secure architecture development, technical planning, system integration, and lifecycle support.
• Develop cyber‑resilient system designs that protect data transport, joint fires, targeting, and C2 capabilities.
• Support technology development efforts such as prototyping, modernization initiatives, and integration of emerging cyber technologies.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, cross‑domain requirements, and system accreditation needs.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and system hardening activities aligned with operational mission needs.

Required Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, or advanced technology development within DoD or national security programs.
• Strong background in cyber systems engineering, secure architectures, and technology prototyping or development.
• Experience supporting CJADC2, ABMS, and joint fires networks.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Engineering; master’s degree preferred.

Required Clearance

• TS/SCI

Preferred Experience

• Military cyber or defense technology experience strongly preferred.

The pay range for this position in is $150,000/year to $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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Perks and Benefits

• Vacation:

  New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

• Health Insurance:

  Zero Deductible Health Plans

• Flexible Schedules:

  Flex Schedules

• Professional Development:

  Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

• ESOP:

  Funded Stock Ownership Plan

• 401k Match+:

  6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting

• Bonus Program:

  Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

• Mentorship:

  Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI a great place to work

• Interesting Work:

  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

• Values:

  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

• 100% Employee Owned:

  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

• Track Record of Success:

  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com

EEO Statement

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Why is MTSI a great place to work

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com