Senior Cyber Security Engineer

$95,000 - $144,430/Yr

Cubic - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Meade, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Cubic Defense's Digital Intelligence, Full Motion Video (FMV) leverages cutting-edge real-time video management solutions-anytime, anywhere in the world. Unified Video collects, indexes, records, and broadcasts mission-critical insights, enabling rapid analysis and informed decision-making. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer provides leadership, team coordination, and subject matter expertise in the provision of Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity (CS) support for certification and accreditation (C&A) of risk management framework (RMF) accreditation package and artifact generation. The primary function of this role includes requirements analysis, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans and execution, risk assessments, systems analysis and hardening, incident response and policy analysis, trusted product evaluations, IA program assessments, and security posture presentations. Expected to provide analytical support for the development and submission of C&A documentation in compliance with RMF requirements. Ability to apply expertise in technology, analyze the security implications of systems and applications security, and provide recommendations to decision makers and engineers. While this position works independently, it will support activities of the Principal Cyber Security Engineer as needed. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. This is an on-site position at Ft. Meade, 9/80 work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Administer computing devices/systems that enforce security policies and audit controls in Windows, Linux and Cisco environments
• Assist in responses to external audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments
• Participate in the application of fixes, patches and disaster recovery procedures in the event of a security breach
• Track, assess, and validate Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), Secure Technical Information Guidelines (STIGs), and new policies as necessary
• Support updates to documentation, Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Xacta IA Manager when required
• Understand and Implement policies, standards, laws, and regulations regarding technical aspects with respect to Information Security
• Support requirements to re-accredit DoD Information Technology and Platform Systems
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts
• Familiarity with application and network security
• Perform hands-on support for a wide range of security technologies including SEIM, IDS/IPS, HIDS, malware analysis and protection, content filtering, logical access controls, identity and access management, data loss prevention, content filtering technologies, application firewalls, vulnerability scanners, LDAP, forensics software and security incident response

Requirements

• Four year college degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of five years of related experience including three years in a system administration role and three years in information security
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience working with compliance and regulatory program requirements
• Experience analyzing network, event and security logs, and/or IDS alert logs
• Proven organizational skills, specifically managing multiple tasks
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance and professionalism
• Excellent teamwork skills

Nice-to-haves

• CISSP
• CISA
• CEH
• CSSLP
• CHFI
• CCSP
• GCIH
• GCIA
• PMP
• ITIL v3
• CompTIA Security +

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
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• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development
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