Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - SBG

DSS - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. You will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support for the Undersea Communications and Integration Program Office (PMW 770). You will apply knowledge and expertise to perform technical engineering support to acquire security engineering, Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), and systems engineering support services associated with the development, procurement, fielding, integration, modernization, and sustainment of the various submarine communications programs of PMW 770 and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) programs or commands with direct ties to PMW 770 programs or the NC3 Lead Capability Integrator (LCI) role including but not limited to the following organizations: Naval Information Warfare System Command Chief Engineer (NAVWAR 5.0), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Commander Submarine Force (COMSUBFOR), NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC), Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR). Active Top-Secret Clearance or Top-Secret Clearance, eligible.

Responsibilities

• Gather system's documentation and build out the system's model.
• Plan, implement, upgrade and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.
• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
• Respond to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports.
• Oversee, evaluates and supports the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet the organization's information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
• Serve as the Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure a common security engineering approach and cybersecurity situational awareness across the PMW 770 programs throughout the programs' acquisition lifecycle.
• Ensure all PMW 770 IT systems comply with the RMF process.
• Prepare and submit RMF artifacts using eMASS and Xacta IA Manager Databases and recommend initiatives to move from compliance-based security methodologies to threat-based security methodologies such as Cyber Ready.
• Develop and/or implement enhanced security solutions and strategies, Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC).
• Identify and adhere to the cybersecurity policies and guidance governing the acquisition, development and implementation of enhanced capabilities.
• Draft white paper to identify emergent policy and guidance that impact system requirements and proposed design and integration options.
• Provide a manageable level of risk to the operational security infrastructure as described in the A&A documents.
• Address resiliency initiatives and cybersecurity in both the early planning process through system development and continuous upgrades.
• Prepare, review, and update the system certification, accreditation, security evaluations, and assessments.
• Develop the SSP in accordance with the detailed program schedule.
• Conduct Information Assurance Control (IAC) assessments.
• Identify risks and impacts in priority order using the MBSE.
• Assist the APM to fully address cybersecurity in both the early planning process through system Milestone C and spiral upgrades.
• Review cybersecurity and physical security requirements for new ship construction in compliance with the DFIA.
• Review Security Policies for consistency with the DFIA identifying applicable security controls.
• Adhere to the implementation of the SSP in accordance with the detailed program schedule.
• Review cybersecurity testing to validate the risk assessment, identify fixes, and propose mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.
• Draft and update white papers or actual documents for various assessments and compliance strategies.
• Coordinate and participate in Technical Interchange/Exchange Meetings (TIM/TEM), cybersecurity tabletop assessments, and similar collaboration events.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret Clearance or Top-Secret Clearance, eligible.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct management.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet project deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in DoD or Submarine environment.
• Knowledge and application of Submarine communications, hardware and software.
• Familiarity with PMW 770 programs and projects.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development