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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

GXVM System Information System Security Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/21/27
$100k - $115k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Crane, IN, USA
HybridOnsite at NSWC Crane; travel of 40% or more is required.
CybersecuritySecurity Engineering & Architecture
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent is required.
  • At least five years of relevant cybersecurity experience is required.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent is required.
  • Current and valid Operating System/Computing Environment certifications or certificates of training for both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are required.
  • Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux is required.
  • The candidate must communicate effectively and proficiently with leadership and stakeholders, orally and in writing, using American English.
  • The candidate must be able to collaborate with large, highly competent technical teams.
  • The candidate must be able to think strategically at a high level.
  • The candidate must have the ability or experience to plan an initiative involving large-scale, networked systems.
  • The candidate must be a United States citizen to obtain clearance.
  • The candidate must be willing and able to travel 40% or more.
  • The candidate must be able to lift 15 to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements supporting system acquisition, development, test, and sustainment are embedded in SSP system designs.
  • Analyze requirements and design, develop, implement, and integrate cybersecurity system architectures that provide cyber resiliency and cybersecurity capabilities to SSP non-enterprise systems.
  • Ensure design alternatives appropriately account for mission risk related to cybersecurity posture.
  • Develop and apply requirements for large-scale or service-specific pilot projects.
  • Support the Program Office Technical Lead by identifying issues and action items and participating in ISSE discussions.
  • Interact with Program Offices and associated contractors and subcontractors through teleconferences and on-site meetings.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with SSP representatives and contractors and subcontractors through assessments, subject matter expert input to proposals, technical interchange meetings, status teleconferences, email correspondence, and other required meetings.
  • Support development of technical presentations and provide comments on their technical content.
  • Develop System Security Plans detailing security controls implemented for each information system.
  • Work with SSP programs to develop and maintain lifecycle plans.
  • Evaluate performer deliverables and presentations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior United States military experience.
  • At least ten years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
  • A graduate degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent.
  • An active Top Secret clearance.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • On June 29, 2026, Bowhead Base Operations won a $30 million Navy telecom IDIQ.
  • On September 30, 2026, Bowhead Weapons Development Solutions won a $60.6 million Navy task.
  • Bowhead acquired Delta Solutions in 2024, broadening cleared defense and engineering capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Pennsylvania WARN filings show Bowhead Logistics Management cut 307, 208, 238, then 148 jobs in 2026.
  • Bowhead’s growth depends on Navy and DoD awards, exposing it to protest and recompete pressure.
  • Federal ANC scrutiny could weaken Bowhead’s set-aside advantage and crush its contract pipeline.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • Bowhead’s ANC ownership preserves 8(a) and sole-source access across federal agencies.
  • On April 21, 2026, Bowhead earned CMMI Level 3 across its family companies.
  • On July 21, 2026, DoW deemed Bowhead’s MBSE capability awardable through Tradewinds.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

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.