Cyber Security Engineer II

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N) by performing a full range of system testing and quality assurance tasks. The engineer will implement technical solutions for cybersecurity challenges, develop automation scripts for cyber implementation on Windows and Linux, and provide systems analysis and testing support for DCGS-N systems. This includes responding to data calls, examining upgrades, preparing test plans and reports, performing system engineering duties like hardware and software installation, and preparing travel schedules. The position also supports Operational Security Assessments (OSA), Site Assist Visits (SAV), Cyber Security Inspections (CSI), and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA). Key responsibilities include cybersecurity patching, gathering artifacts for various authorization to operate (ATO) processes, managing Ports Protocols Services Management (PPSM), and performing software installation and testing for Information Assurance Vulnerability (IAV) acceptance testing. The engineer will also participate in staff meetings, AGILE team meetings, and technical exchange meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or other engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Four years of technical experience in support of design, testing, deployment, and operations of DCGS-N or other C4ISR programs
• Experience with full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Proficient with utilizing DevOps tools for build, deploy, and patch automation (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, BMC, or similar)
• Must have experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, container scans, and Security Technical implementation Guide (STIGS) implementation
• Understanding of U.S. Navy intelligence operations
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with Department of the Navy Intelligence disciplines including SIGINT and IMINT
• Have an active Top-Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Have or be able to obtain within 30 days of assignment Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II certification for Cyber Security Work Force assignment
• Must currently hold a DoD 8570-compliant IAT II certification (SSCP or Security+ CE with appropriate CE/OS certificate) or be able to obtain within six months
• CE/OS certificate may include Windows or Linux
• Strong written communication skills and ability to clearly document system procedures and system assessment findings with recommendations
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow software engineering practices

Nice To Haves

• Former U.S. Navy IT, IS, CTT or other service equivalent
• 10 or more years with experience with research, design, testing, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area
• Masters or bachelors degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or information systems)
• Experience with full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting
• Extensive experience with Distributed Common Ground System – Navy (DCGS-N) operations, applications testing and reporting
• Experience with Intelligence applications like GCCS, GALE, SOCET-GXP, FADE, LRF, Cedalion
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Three or more years of professional experience with research, design, testing, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area
• Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting
• Experience working on MS Office applications and Linux operating systems
• Experience developing network applications
• Ability to work with customers and other engineers in a team environment to develop designs for prototypes
• Familiarity with Xacta (Cyber GRC Automation) and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with Software Engineering Life Cycle Models

Responsibilities

• Assisting with implementing technical solutions to address cyber security challenges presented by architectures, networks, systems, and applications
• Developing automation scripts for developing and testing cyber implementation on Windows and Linux servers and workstations
• Providing systems analysis and testing support to the sustainment and upgrade of various DCGS-N systems, including responding to technical and programmatic data calls related to the DCGS-N System Initiation and conducting studies examining upgrades and changes to DCGS-N systems
• Preparing test plans and reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Performing system engineering duties including hardware and software installation and configuration
• Preparing travel schedules according to the customer requirements
• Supporting preparation for Operational Security Assessment (OSA), Site Assist Visit (SAV), Cyber Security Inspection (CSI), Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA)
• Conducting cybersecurity patching, gathering artifacts for Authority To Operate (ATOs), Authority To Field (ATF), and Authority To Use and Continuous Authorization to Operate (ATU/C), manage Ports Protocols Services Management (PPSM)
• Performing software installation and testing in support of Information Assurance Vulnerability (IAV) acceptance testing
• Participating in staff meetings, AGILE team meetings, and technical exchange meetings including meetings to verify system configuration with program architect leadership

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level