Cyber Security Engineer

About the position

The qualified applicant will support systems development, deployment and sustainment life cycle performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) security activities as it pertains to the program SW and Customized OS and Network Infrastructure to include a large AGILE SW development and lab environment. They will perform security related tasks including, but not limited to; cyber interface with our ISSOs and ISSM, identification of applicable software security requirements, providing guidance to products to meet those requirements and mitigate potential vulnerabilities that will garner an Authority To Operate (ATO), and participate in all activities necessary to achieve the ATO. Candidate will assist with development of necessary documentation to support the baseline, STIG Checklists, and POA&Ms, and participate in technical interchange meetings. This position includes disciplines involving infrastructure, scripting and tools development, Cyber planning and implementation, automation, information assurance (IA)/security, operating system customization, and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Security maintenance of systems running different Linux Distributions (RHEL 7-8.2, Ubuntu, Cent OS 7-8) and implementing technical Risk Management Framework requirements via STIG automated tools, manual STIG checks, NESSUS vulnerability scanner, and other various DoD approved tools.
• Integration of GOTS/COTS products with systems, assisting with integrating tactical products within a test lab and development environment, helping to maintain the information assurance posture of the system, and formulating innovative solutions to problems as they arise.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years experience or 5 years experience in lieu of degree
• Current Security certification (e.g. Net+, Security+ or CISSP)
• Ability to obtain DoD Clearance, therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Up to 25% travel

Nice-to-haves

• System Administration experience with the following: Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Programming and / or Scripting experience
• Experience operating within a DevSecOps and Continuous Deliver/Continuous Integration culture
• Experience operating within an AGILE development environment and culture
• Linux (RHEL 8) administration experience
• Experience with VMWare ESXi
• Experience with Cisco networks. Specifically, Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices utilizing static and dynamic routing as well as virtual Interfaces
• Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment

Benefits

• 401K
• Educational Assistance
• Casual work environment
• Generous PTO
• Work-life balance
• Upward Mobility
• Relocation