Full-Time

ISSE

Deadline 8/5/27
Bowhead

Bowhead

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Compensation Overview

$110k - $120k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Corona, CA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Data Science
Computer Networking
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • At least 9 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer with large, multi-tiered programs and a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 7 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience implementing Department of Defense system accreditation processes, with DIACAP acceptable and Risk Management Framework preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies.
  • Experience with Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides and Security Requirements Guides, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.
  • Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand and walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Responsibilities
  • Create, review, and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and Department of Defense policy.
  • Understand and implement Department of Defense Risk Management Framework system accreditation processes.
  • Assess the use case and operational risk of integrated open-source and government off-the-shelf/commercial off-the-shelf software components.
  • Use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
  • Grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
  • Follow established processes where applicable and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.
  • Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
  • Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting security posture requirements.
  • Support the government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
  • Apply existing knowledge of information assurance policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Interact with others to complete work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework is preferred; Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process experience is acceptable.

Bowhead, via UIC Government Services (UICGS), provides federal contracting and government services to defense and civilian agencies. It offers IT, logistics and marine services, engineering, program management, and development and support of military training and modeling and simulations. It coordinates a family of subsidiary companies to tailor end-to-end solutions, including operations and maintenance and lifecycle support. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet missions by delivering reliable, integrated contracting services and mission-ready programs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bowhead's 2026 contract-vehicles page shows active positioning for near-term task-order awards.
  • The 2024 25-year anniversary page signals enduring customer relationships and institutional credibility.
  • USACE's five-year, $249M HITS-R2 award supports sticky defense modernization demand through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on federal recompetes exposes revenue to protest losses and margin compression by 2027.
  • Bowhead's dated news flow suggests weak public momentum beyond the 2023 USACE win.
  • A procurement rule change reducing ANC sole-source advantages would hit Bowhead's core moat.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • Alaska Native Corporation ownership powers set-aside access under ANC sole-source rules.
  • Bowhead spans IT, logistics, engineering, and marine services across defense and civilian agencies.
  • Contract vehicles like GSA OASIS, STARS III, and SeaPort-NxG widen capture reach.

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Health Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

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Company News

GovCon Wire
Dec 4th, 2024
UIC Acquires Delta Solutions & Strategies

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp. (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Delta Solutions & Strategies, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Delta is now part of UIC's Bowhead Family of Companies within its government services division. The acquisition, led by UIC COO Jeevan Pokharel, aims to enhance Bowhead’s growth in the Department of Defense and space sectors. Delta will gain access to more DOD and federal contracts, expanding its market and expertise.